Description

Butanenitrile, 4-Bromo-3-Oxo- is a versatile brominated nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive oxo and bromo functional groups make it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing pyridine, pyrimidine, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce bromo and cyano functionalities.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and functional polymers where its specific bromo-substituted structure imparts desired properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential precursor for creating novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanenitrile, 4-Bromo-3-Oxo-
CAS No.	81056-49-7
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	162.98 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-oxobutanenitrile; 4-Bromoacetoacetonitrile; 3-Oxo-4-bromobutyronitrile; 4-Bromo-3-oxobutyronitrile; Bromoacetoacetonitrile; 2-Acetyl-2-bromoacetonitrile; 4-Bromo-3-oxo-butyronitrile; 4-Bromo-3-oxobutane nitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butanenitrile, 4-Bromo-3-Oxo- is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, maintaining the product at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C is recommended to preserve stability. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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