Description

3-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromine substituent and an active methylene group, which enables its use in complex coupling and cyclization reactions. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in Knoevenagel condensations, Michael additions, and other C-C bond-forming reactions.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in university and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile
CAS No.	70591-86-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	224.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile; 3'-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile; 3-Bromophenacyl cyanide; (3-Bromobenzoyl)acetonitrile; 2-Oxo-2-(3-bromophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Bromo-ω-cyanacetophenone; NSC 403796
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzoylacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

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.