Description

4,5-Dibromobenzene-1,2-Dicarbonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic intermediate featuring both bromine and nitrile functional groups. This compound is valued for its versatility in advanced organic synthesis, serving as a key building block for complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing heterocyclic compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a dibrominated benzonitrile core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and light-emitting compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine atoms.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Potential monomer for synthesizing high-performance polymers with specific thermal or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dibromobenzene-1,2-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	86938-64-9
Molecular Formula	C8H2Br2N2
Molecular Weight	285.92 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dicyano-4,5-dibromobenzene; 4,5-Dibromophthalonitrile; 4,5-Dibromo-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile; 4,5-Dibromo-o-phthalodinitrile; NSC 83601; Dibromobenzenedicarbonitrile; Phthalonitrile, 4,5-dibromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dibromobenzene-1,2-Dicarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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