Description

Bromochloroacetonitrile is a versatile halogenated acetonitrile derivative, a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional reactivity makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This compound is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive nitrile and halogen groups.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other high-value functional chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Nucleophilic Substitution Substrate: Utilized in organic synthesis for the introduction of bromo, chloro, and cyano functional groups.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bromochloroacetonitrile
CAS No.	83463-62-1
Molecular Formula	C2HBrClN
Molecular Weight	154.39 g/mol
Synonyms	BCAN; Bromochloromethyl cyanide; (Bromochloro)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, bromochloro-; 2-Bromo-2-chloroacetonitrile; Bromo(chloro)acetonitrile; Chlorobromoacetonitrile; Bromochlorocyanomethane
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Quality Control

Our Bromochloroacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.