Description

4-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromo substituent and a reactive acetonitrile moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing brominated aromatic or heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for academic and industrial R&D focused on new organic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the bromine atom alters color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile
CAS No.	4592-94-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	224.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile; 4'-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile; 3-Oxo-3-(4-bromophenyl)propanenitrile; (4-Bromobenzoyl)acetonitrile; 4-Bromobenzoyl methyl cyanide; p-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile; 2-(4-Bromobenzoyl)acetonitrile; 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting the specific results for your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.