α,α,α’,α’-Tetramethyl-5-bromomethyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile

• CAT Number: R012726
• CAS Number: 120511-84-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H17BrN2
• Molecular Weight: 305.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-(Bromomethyl)-α1,α1,α3,α3-tetramethyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile; 3,5-Bis(1-cyano-1-methylethyl)benzyl Bromide; 3,5-Bis(2-cyanoprop-2-yl)benzyl Bromide; 2,2’-(5-Bromomethyl)-1,3-phenylene)-bis(methylpropionitrile)
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[3-(bromomethyl)-5-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanenitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H17BrN2/c1-14(2,9-17)12-5-11(8-16)6-13(7-12)15(3,4)10-18/h5-7H,8H2,1-4H3
• InChIKey: IHXHGCDOJLOZML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C#N)C1=CC(=CC(=C1)CBr)C(C)(C)C#N

α,α,α’,α’-Tetramethyl-5-bromomethyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile(CAT: R012726) is a highly substituted aromatic compound featuring two nitrile-functionalized acetonitrile groups at the 1,3-positions of the benzene ring, each bearing gem-dimethyl groups (α,α-dimethyl), and a bromomethyl substituent at the 5-position. This molecule serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of dendrimers, ligands, and advanced organic materials. The bromomethyl group offers a reactive handle for nucleophilic substitution, while the nitrile groups are useful for further transformations such as amidation, reduction, or cyclization.