Description

5-Bromo-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents on a benzonitrile core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and bromo groups enable further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Organic Synthesis Laboratory: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D chemists exploring new reaction pathways and heterocyclic compound formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	89642-50-2
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	227.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-bromobenzonitrile; 5-Bromo-2-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 5-bromo-2-nitro-; 5-Brom-2-nitro-benzonitril; 89642-50-2; 5-Br-2-NO2-BzCN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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%

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