Description

3-Bromobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block with a bromine substituent, enabling key coupling and substitution reactions. Its primary value lies in serving as a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial chemistry. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring aryl nitrile or bromoaryl functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromobenzonitrile moiety is incorporated.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An ideal substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.
• Nucleophilic Substitution: The bromine atom is readily displaced in reactions with various nucleophiles, facilitating the introduction of diverse functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzonitrile
CAS No.	6952-59-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrN
Molecular Weight	182.02 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Bromobenzonitrile; 3-Bromobenzene carbonitrile; 3-Cyanobromobenzene; 1-Bromo-3-cyanobenzene; m-Cyanobromobenzene; Benzonitrile, 3-bromo-; (3-Bromophenyl) cyanide
EINECS	230-124-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	50°C - 54°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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