Description

3-Bromo-2-Oxopropanenitrile is a versatile and highly reactive brominated building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both a bromo and a highly electrophilic cyanoacetyl group into target molecules, facilitating the construction of complex heterocycles and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles, isoxazoles, and other nitrogen-containing scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile electrophile in organic synthesis for C-C and C-N bond-forming reactions under mild conditions.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be utilized in the preparation of functional polymers or organic electronic materials due to its reactive cyano and bromo functionalities.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) for creating complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Oxopropanenitrile
CAS No.	70688-35-6
Molecular Formula	C3H2BrNO
Molecular Weight	147.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromoacetonitrile, Oxo-; 2-Oxo-3-bromopropanenitrile; 3-Bromo-2-oxopropionitrile; Bromopyruvonitrile; α-Bromopyruvonitrile; Bromoacetyl cyanide; 2-Bromo-1-cyano-1-oxoethane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-2-Oxopropanenitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain purity and prevent degradation. Isolate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.