Description

4-Bromo-2-Cyanobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its bromo and cyano substituents. This compound is highly valued in organic synthesis for its dual functional groups, which allow for selective cross-coupling and nucleophilic addition reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzaldehyde or biphenyl cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitrile functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to its reactive aldehyde group.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Cyanobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	523977-64-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	210.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-4-bromobenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2-formylbenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-2-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-bromobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-2-formyl-; 5-Bromo-2-cyanobenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2-cyanobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Cyano-4-bromobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Cyanobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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.