Description

2-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its bromine and cyano substituents. This compound is essential for facilitating complex molecular synthesis, offering precise reactivity for constructing advanced chemical architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized benzaldehyde core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its halogen and nitrile groups enable specific bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as dyes and conductive polymers.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A valuable scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	89891-69-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	210.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-2-bromobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-4-formylbenzonitrile; 2-Bromo-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; Benzonitrile, 2-bromo-4-formyl-; 89891-69-0; 2-Bromo-4-cyanobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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	≤ 0.5%

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