Intermediates

2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzonitrile

  • CAS No.36282-26-5
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzonitrile (CAS 36282-26-5), a versatile halogenated aromatic intermediate for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.

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Product Overview

2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzonitrile is a high-value halogenated aromatic building block widely employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. With its dual functional handles—the electron-withdrawing nitrile group and the reactive bromo substituent—this compound serves as a strategic intermediate in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Its regioselective substitution pattern enables precise molecular construction in medicinal chemistry and materials science.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC₇H₃BrFN
Molecular Weight200.008 g/mol
CAS Number36282-26-5
AppearanceWhite to brown crystalline powder
Assay≥98.0%
Melting Point77–78 °C
Boiling Point262.4 ± 25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.7 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Flash Point112.5 ± 23.2 °C
Vapour Pressure0.0 ± 0.5 mmHg at 25 °C
Refractive Index1.578

Industrial Applications

As a key intermediate in fine chemical manufacturing, 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzonitrile is primarily utilized in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty electronic materials. Its structural features allow chemists to introduce fluorine-containing motifs—known for enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability—into target molecules. The bromine atom facilitates palladium-catalyzed transformations, making this compound indispensable in modern drug discovery pipelines.

  • Ideal for constructing fluorinated heterocycles and biaryl systems
  • Compatible with a wide range of transition-metal-catalyzed reactions
  • Supplied in industrial-grade purity suitable for scale-up processes

Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials, this product is typically packed in 25 kg drums or customized packaging upon request to meet global regulatory and logistical standards.