Description

2-(2-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is a specialized brominated nitrophenyl acetonitrile derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those containing nitrile and halogenated aromatic moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and nitro functional groups are crucial for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and photoactive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a precursor for developing labeled compounds and molecular probes used in biochemical assays and diagnostic research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic synthesis laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	543683-48-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-Nitrophenylacetonitrile; (2-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; α-Cyano-2-bromo-4-nitrotoluene; Acetonitrile, (2-bromo-4-nitrophenyl)-; 2-Bromo-4-nitrobenzyl cyanide; 543683-48-3; (2-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)ethanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.