Description

4-Bromo-2-(Dibromomethyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a versatile and high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple bromine substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the fine chemical, life science, and material science industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive benzylic bromine sites.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Fluorescent Dye and Sensor Chemistry: Acts as a core structure for developing bromine-functionalized fluorophores and molecular sensors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-(Dibromomethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	573675-37-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4Br3N
Molecular Weight	353.84 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dibromomethyl)-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-2-(dibromomethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-2-(dibromomethyl)-; α,α-Dibromo-4-bromo-o-tolunitrile; 2-(Dibromomethyl)-4-bromophenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-(Dibromomethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, verified by techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements for research and development use in regulated industries.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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