Description

4-Dibromomethyl-3-Methoxybenzonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic intermediate featuring both bromomethyl and nitrile groups. This compound is essential for facilitating advanced molecular construction in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering versatile reactivity for cross-coupling and functional group transformations. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material synthesis sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for creating complex bioactive molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in exploratory chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures in discovery chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Dibromomethyl-3-Methoxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	914106-35-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9Br2NO
Molecular Weight	318.99 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-4-(dibromomethyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Dibromomethyl)-3-methoxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(dibromomethyl)-3-methoxy-; 914106-35-7; 4-Dibromomethyl-3-methoxy-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Dibromomethyl-3-Methoxybenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

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). This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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