Description

Bromoacetonitrile is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organic compound, serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its combination of a reactive bromine atom and a nitrile group makes it an essential reagent for introducing the acetonitrile moiety into complex molecular structures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development to the synthesis of novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for cyanoalkylation and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor in the development of polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromoacetonitrile
CAS No.	590-17-0
Molecular Formula	C2H2BrN
Molecular Weight	119.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromoacetonitrile; Bromomethyl cyanide; Cyanomethyl bromide; 2-Bromoacetonitrile; α-Bromoacetonitrile; Monobromoacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, bromo-; UN 3273
EINECS	209-689-7

Quality Control

Our Bromoacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment, ensuring compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, keep the container tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Density (20°C)	1.70 - 1.75 g/mL

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