Description

2,4-Dibromobenzonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms on the benzene ring, which enables selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with bromine-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromobenzonitrile
CAS No.	78222-69-2
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br2N
Molecular Weight	260.91 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,4-dibromo-; 2,4-Dibromophenyl cyanide; 2,4-Dibromobenzene carbonitrile; NSC 403119; 2,4-Dibromo-benzonitrile; 2,4-Dibromobenzencarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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