Description

2-(4-Bromophenyl)Propanenitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block, valued for its bromine substituent which provides a reactive handle for further synthetic elaboration. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced research and industrial chemical production. It is primarily used by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aryl-propionitrile backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a brominated aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenyl)Propanenitrile
CAS No.	42186-06-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrN
Molecular Weight	210.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenylacetonitrile, α-methyl; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)propionitrile; (4-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile, α-methyl; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)propionitrile; α-Methyl-4-bromophenylacetonitrile; p-Bromo-α-methylphenylacetonitrile; 42186-06-1; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-methylacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenyl)Propanenitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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.