Description

4-Bromo-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which provides distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Key pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Versatile building block in medicinal chemistry for creating libraries of compounds via cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Precursor in the development of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Used in material science for the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Intermediate for dyes and pigments research and production.
• Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	854627-73-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile; 3-Methyl-4-bromo-5-nitrobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-3-methyl-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-3-methyl-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-5-nitro-3-methylbenzonitrile; 2-Bromo-6-cyano-2-methylnitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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

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