Description

3-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile is a versatile and high-value aromatic nitrile building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive benzylic nitrile and bromo-methoxy substitution pattern, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a substituted phenylacetonitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its stable aromatic core and polarizable nitrile group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a critical building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	772-59-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	226.07 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzyl cyanide; 3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzeneacetonitrile; 3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl cyanomethyl; 3-Bromo-p-anisylacetonitrile; 4-Methoxy-3-bromobenzyl cyanide; 4-Methoxy-3-bromophenylacetonitrile
EINECS	212-250-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °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.