Description

2,5-Dibromobenzene Acetonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, where the bromine atoms serve as excellent sites for cross-coupling reactions, and the nitrile group can be transformed into various other functional groups like carboxylic acids or amines. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients, as well as in materials science for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atoms allow for structural diversification.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create high-performance polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized in the synthesis of electron-transport or host materials for optoelectronic devices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromobenzene Acetonitrile
CAS No.	74533-21-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2N
Molecular Weight	274.94 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,5-Dibromophenyl)acetonitrile; 2,5-Dibromobenzyl Cyanide; α-(2,5-Dibromophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(2,5-Dibromophenyl)acetonitrile; Benzeneacetonitrile, 2,5-dibromo-; 74533-21-4; 2,5-Dibromo-α-tolunitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromobenzene Acetonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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