Description

2-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropanenitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive nitrile group and a bromine substituent on the phenyl ring, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropanenitrile
CAS No.	57775-06-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10BrN
Molecular Weight	224.10 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(2-Bromophenyl)isobutyronitrile; 2-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzeneacetonitrile; (2-Bromophenyl)(cyano)dimethylmethane; 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpropionitrile; 2-Bromo-α-methylbenzeneacetonitrile; 2-Bromophenyl isobutyronitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropanenitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.