Description

4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a nitrile functional group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: 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 semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	41963-20-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight	196.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-m-tolunitrile; 4-Bromo-3-methylbenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-3-methyl-; 4-Bromo-3-methyl-benzonitrile; 41963-20-6; 4-Bromo-3-methylbenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.