Description

4-Bromobenzoyl Cyanide is a versatile and high-value aromatic nitrile building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and a bromine substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precision. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for constructing heterocyclic cores and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine and nitrile functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize labeled compounds or probes for studying biological mechanisms and pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzoyl Cyanide
CAS No.	6048-21-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	210.03 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromobenzoyl Cyanide; (4-Bromophenyl)(oxo)acetonitrile; 4-Bromo-α-oxobenzeneacetonitrile; 4-Bromobenzoyl nitrile; α-Oxo-4-bromobenzeneacetonitrile; 4-Bromobenzaldehyde cyanohydrin ketone; 4-Bromophenylglyoxylonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzoyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its reactive functional groups, it is recommended to handle and store this material under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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