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4-Bromophenylacetonitrile (CAS Number: 16532-79-9), also categorized under 2-(4-bromophenyl)acetonitrile, represents an indispensable halogenated aromatic nitrile. Featuring both an electrophilic nitrile group and a reactive aryl bromide center, this bifunctional compound serves as a foundational building block in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical chemistry, agrochemical formulation, and advanced material engineering.
| Parameter Specification | Standard Value / Analytical Result | Testing Methodology / Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Registry Number | 16532-79-9 | Standard IUPAC Indexing |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6BrN | Mass Spectrometry (MS) |
| Molecular Weight | 196.04 g/mol | Calculated High Precision |
| Assay / Purity (GC/HPLC) | ≥ 99.0% (Commercial Batch Average: 99.4%) | High-Performance Liquid Chromatography |
| Melting Point | 46.0 °C to 49.0 °C | Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) |
| Boiling Point | 264.5 °C at 760 mmHg | Standard Thermal Barometry |
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow crystalline solid / low-melt mass | Visual Inspection |
| Moisture Content (Karl Fischer) | ≤ 0.3% | KF Coulometric Titration |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | Gravimetric Analysis |
Understanding the reactivity of the nitrile and bromide moieties in complex organic cross-couplings and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
4-Bromophenylacetonitrile is a pivotal precursor in synthesizing cardiovascular agents, neuro-therapeutics, and selective receptor modulators. The alpha-carbon reactivity enables smooth alkylation, while aryl cross-coupling (Suzuki-Miyaura, Buchwald-Hartwig) unlocks biaryl medicinal scaffolds.
In crop protection chemical design, this compound serves as a core intermediate for novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Hydrolysis or reduction of the nitrile functional group generates carboxylic acid and amine derivatives essential for agro-active compounds.
Leveraged in advanced material science, 4-Bromophenylacetonitrile is utilized to construct conjugated polymers, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) dopants, and functional organic frameworks requiring rigid phenyl-acetonitrile linkers.
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China maintains an unmatched industrial cluster for basic chemical precursors, including bromine reserves and basic aromatic feedstocks. This integration insulates global buyers from raw material volatility, offering predictable price stability and continuous bulk availability for 4-Bromophenylacetonitrile.
With standardized international chemistry parks spanning over 250,000 square meters, production lines can easily ramp up from pilot-scale multi-kilogram batches to multi-ton commercial orders. Continuous flow reactors and automated crystallization technology ensure strict batch-to-batch consistency.
Modern Chinese chemical plants operate under rigid green-chemistry standards. Integrated effluent treatment facilities, automated hazardous material handling, and ISO 14001 certification minimize environmental risk, ensuring uninterrupted production cycles.
Proximity to major deep-water ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao) combined with specialized dangerous goods (DG) dangerous goods packaging compliance allows direct, secure air and ocean shipping to North America, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa.
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