Bromoacetonitrile

Basic Information

CAS No.	590-17-0
EC No.	209-672-1
Linear Formula	BrCH2CN
Molecular Weight	119.95
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Melting Point	-36 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	60-62 °C / 24 mm Hg (lit.)
Density	1.722 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, ethanol and ethyl acetate
Storage Conditions	Sealed in dry, room temperature
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as an effective alkylating agent for the introduction of the cyanomethyl group in a wide range of organic reactions.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules containing nitrile functionalities.

• Fine chemical intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty nitriles and advanced organic intermediates.

• Laboratory research: Valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry studies and exploration of new synthetic pathways.

• Process development: Supports route optimization and scale-up in custom synthesis projects.

• Consistent product quality: High purity specifications and consistent batch quality verified through routine analytical testing.

• Stable global supply: Stable export supply supported by established logistics channels for worldwide delivery.

• SDS and COA support: Documentation support for sourcing, export and quality review including full SDS and COA.

• Packaging and technical service: Flexible liquid packaging in HDPE containers for sample to bulk quantities with responsive technical communication.