Description

2-Bromoacrylonitrile is a versatile and reactive halogenated nitrile building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an electron-deficient alkene and a nitrile group, which enables its use in cycloaddition reactions and as a precursor to heterocyclic compounds. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing pyridine, pyrrole, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific halogenated nitrile motifs.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique properties like enhanced adhesion or chemical resistance.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its molecular structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization processes to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoacrylonitrile
CAS No.	920-34-3
Molecular Formula	C3H2BrN
Molecular Weight	131.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-propenenitrile; Bromoacrylonitrile; Acrylonitrile, 2-bromo-; (2-Bromovinyl)cyanide; 2-Bromopropenenitrile; 2-Bromoacrylic acid nitrile; 2-Bromo-1-cyanoethene; NSC 404087
EINECS	213-057-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoacrylonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.58 g/cm³

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