Description

2-Bromo-3-Phenylpropanenitrile is a versatile brominated nitrile compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive bromine and nitrile functional groups, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity building block is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable and scalable intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phenylpropionitrile backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring bromo-substituted structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for constructing carbon-carbon bonds via nucleophilic substitution reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic materials and liquid crystal compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Phenylpropanenitrile
CAS No.	62448-27-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrN
Molecular Weight	210.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-phenylpropionitrile; (2-Bromo-3-phenylpropyl) cyanide; 3-Phenyl-2-bromopropanenitrile; β-Bromo-β-phenylpropionitrile; 2-Bromo-3-phenylpropanenitrile; Benzeneacetonitrile, α-(bromomethyl)-; α-(Bromomethyl)benzeneacetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Phenylpropanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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