Description

2-(4-Bromo-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Acetonitrile is a versatile brominated indole derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive nitrile and bromo-substituted indole scaffold, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potent biologically active molecules, including kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Building block for creating specialized organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical studies.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs producing client-specific target compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromo-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	89245-35-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	235.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-indoleacetonitrile; (4-Bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile; 2-(4-Bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanenitrile; 4-Bromoindole-3-acetonitrile; 3-Cyanomethyl-4-bromoindole; 4-Bromo-1H-indole-3-acetonitrile; α-Cyano-4-bromo-3-indolylmethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(4-Bromo-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with stringent internal specifications suitable for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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