Description

4-Bromo-3-Formyl-Benzonitrile is a versatile and high-value aromatic nitrile building block characterized by its bromo and formyl functional groups. This compound matters for its critical role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as non-linear optical (NLO) chromophores and molecular semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological development and exploratory chemistry for creating new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Formyl-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	89003-95-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	210.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-formylbenzonitrile; 3-Formyl-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-3-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-5-cyanobenzaldehyde; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-3-formyl-; 89003-95-2; 4-Bromo-3-aldehydro-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Formyl-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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