Description

2-(Bromomethyl)-5-Chlorobenzonitrile is a versatile and high-value halogenated benzonitrile derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromomethyl and chloro substituents on an aromatic nitrile core, makes it an essential building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with benzyl or aryl ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the halogenated aromatic ring is a common structural feature.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its functionalizable aromatic core.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable reagent for custom synthesis houses and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) working on client-specific molecular targets.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)-5-Chlorobenzonitrile
CAS No.	50712-69-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrClN
Molecular Weight	230.49 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile; 2-Bromomethyl-5-chlorobenzonitrile; 5-Chloro-2-bromomethylbenzonitrile; (5-Chloro-2-cyanophenyl)methyl bromide; α-Bromo-5-chloro-o-tolunitrile; 2-Cyano-4-chlorobenzyl bromide; Benzonitrile, 2-(bromomethyl)-5-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Bromomethyl)-5-Chlorobenzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible and opened only in a dry environment.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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