Description

3-Bromo-5-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxybenzonitrile is a halogenated phenolic nitrile compound that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a sterically hindered phenolic group, makes it a critical building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenolic and bromine functionality.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring a sterically hindered phenol moiety.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized antioxidants and light stabilizers for high-performance plastics and coatings.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organic and organometallic chemistry for the preparation of complex ligands used in catalysis.
• Material Science: Intermediate for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a versatile scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	4910-06-9
Molecular Formula	C11H12BrNO
Molecular Weight	254.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-tert-butylbenzonitrile; 5-tert-Butyl-3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-bromo-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-; 3-Bromo-5-(tert-butyl)-4-hydroxybenzonitrile; 2-Bromo-6-cyano-4-tert-butylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-5-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxybenzonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.