Description

Benzenepropanenitrile, 3-Bromo-4-Methoxy- is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique bromo- and methoxy-substituted phenyl ring, which provides distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise chemical functionality is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials due to its stable, substituted benzene core.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in novel heterocyclic and fine chemical synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and functional pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanenitrile, 3-Bromo-4-Methoxy-
CAS No.	943-66-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₀BrNO
Molecular Weight	240.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzenepropanenitrile; 3-(3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)propanenitrile; 3-Bromo-4-methoxyhydrocinnamomitrile; (3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)propionitrile; β-(3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)propionitrile; 3-Bromo-4-methoxy-β-phenylpropionitrile; 3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenylpropionitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenepropanenitrile, 3-Bromo-4-Methoxy- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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