Description

4-Bromonaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile brominated naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, combining a bromine substituent with a nitrile functional group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical transformations in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromonaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	496835-91-7
Molecular Formula	C11H6BrN
Molecular Weight	232.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-4-bromonaphthalene; 4-Bromo-2-naphthonitrile; 4-Bromonaphthalene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Naphthonitrile, 4-bromo-; Naphthalene-2-carbonitrile, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromo-2-cyanonaphthalene; 4-Bromonaphth-2-yl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromonaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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.