Description

3-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and cyano substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science & OLEDs: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emissive layers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic methodology and the exploration of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	89891-70-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	210.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-4-formylbenzonitrile; 3-Bromo-p-cyanobenzaldehyde; Benzonitrile, 3-bromo-4-formyl-; 89891-70-3; 3-Bromo-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-4-cyanobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

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 compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

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

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