Description

2-Butenenitrile, 4-Bromo- is a versatile brominated nitrile intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its reactive bromine and nitrile functional groups, enabling its use in the construction of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in fine chemical synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and development of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized in various name reactions, including cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions, to introduce functionalized butene chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenenitrile, 4-Bromo-
CAS No.	42879-03-8
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrN
Molecular Weight	146.98 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-butenenitrile; 4-Bromobut-2-enenitrile; (E/Z)-4-Bromo-2-butenenitrile; 2-Butenenitrile, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromocrotononitrile; Bromobutene nitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butenenitrile, 4-Bromo- is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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