Description

2-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and cyano substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precision. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a benzoic acid scaffold with halogen and nitrile functionality for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom serves as an excellent site for cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or transition metal catalysts due to its ability to coordinate and modify electronic properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for the synthesis of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways, including Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	956218-04-5
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO2
Molecular Weight	226.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-2-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-cyano-; 2-Bromo-4-cyanobenzoic acid; 2-Bromo-4-carboxybenzonitrile; 4-Carboxy-3-bromobenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Cyanobenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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