Description

2-(2-Bromo-1-Phenylethylidene)Malononitrile (Wx630185) is a specialized brominated malononitrile derivative, serving as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which facilitates the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups or build novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing cyano and bromo functional groups for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for creating diverse bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including heterocycles, dyes, and functional materials.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a precursor for the development of specialty polymers or organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system and functional handles.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) where the bromine atom acts as a leaving group.
• Nucleophilic Substitution: The bromine and cyano groups make it an excellent electrophile for nucleophilic substitution reactions to create a wide array of derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromo-1-Phenylethylidene)Malononitrile (Wx630185)
CAS No.	4651-78-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₇BrN₂
Molecular Weight	247.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromo-1-phenylethylidene)propanedinitrile; (2-Bromo-1-phenylethylidene)malononitrile; α-Bromobenzylidenemalononitrile; Benzylidene malononitrile, 2-bromo-; WX-630185; 2-Bromo-α-phenylmethylenemalononitrile; Propanedinitrile, 2-(2-bromo-1-phenylethylidene)-; 4651-78-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, appearance, and related substances are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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