Description

3-Bromophthalonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the bromine atom facilitates cross-coupling reactions and the nitrile groups offer pathways to heterocyclic systems. 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 dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of phthalocyanines and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fungicides and herbicides where the bromophthalonitrile core provides specific bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for phthalocyanine-based dyes and pigments used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures via Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce nitrile functionality into specialty polymers.
• Liquid Crystal & Dye Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing phthalocyanine complexes used as colorants and in liquid crystal display components.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromophthalonitrile
CAS No.	76241-80-0
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrN2
Molecular Weight	207.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromobenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile; 1,2-Dicyano-3-bromobenzene; 3-Bromo-1,2-dicyanobenzene; 3-Bromophthalodinitrile; Phthalonitrile, 3-bromo-; 3-BrPN
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; 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	145 - 149 °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.