Description

3-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive bifunctional aromatic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its dual functionality, featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide and a cyano group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the cyano and bromo groups for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where specific aromatic cores are required.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	89892-38-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2N
Molecular Weight	274.94 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-3-bromobenzyl Bromide; (3-Bromo-4-cyanophenyl)methyl Bromide; α-Bromo-3-bromo-4-cyanotoluene; 1-Bromomethyl-3-bromo-4-cyanobenzene; 3-Bromo-4-cyanobenzylbromide; 2-Bromo-1-(bromomethyl)-4-cyanobenzene; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-bromo-4-cyano-; 89892-38-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.