Description

2-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile, 99 CAS NO 90004-90-3 is a high-purity brominated aromatic nitrile compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive phenoxyacetonitrile scaffold with a bromine substituent, enabling precise functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized phenoxyacetonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Monomer or precursor for synthesizing advanced polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations and fine chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile, 99
CAS No.	90004-90-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	212.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile; (2-Bromophenoxy)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (2-bromophenoxy)-; o-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile; Phenoxyacetonitrile, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromo-phenoxyacetonitrile; 90004-90-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.