Description

8-(2-Bromophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile is a specialized organic building block featuring a bromophenyl ketone moiety linked to a nitrile-terminated alkyl chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for constructing novel active compounds, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules via reactions at the ketone and nitrile functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for discovering new compounds and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-(2-Bromophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile
CAS No.	898766-78-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆BrNO
Molecular Weight	294.19 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(2-bromophenyl)octanenitrile; 2'-Bromo-ω-cyanovalerophenone; 2-Bromobenzoylheptanenitrile; 8-(2-Bromobenzoyl)octanenitrile; ω-Cyano-2'-bromovalerophenone; (2-Bromophenyl)(6-cyanohexyl)methanone; 6-(2-Bromobenzoyl)hexyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 8-(2-Bromophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.