2-(4-Bromopyridin-2-YL)acetonitrile

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  • CAT Number: L033727
  • CAS Number: 312325-73-8
  • Molecular Formula: C7H5BrN2
  • Molecular Weight: 197.03
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-(4-Bromopyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile(Cat No.:L033727)is a heteroaromatic compound with the molecular formula C7H5BrN2. It consists of a pyridine ring substituted with a bromine atom at the 4-position and a cyanomethyl group (–CH₂CN) at the 2-position. This compound is a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, offering reactive sites for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck. The nitrile group enables formation of amides, acids, or amines, while the bromine serves as a good leaving group. It is typically a solid, requiring proper handling due to potential irritant properties.


CAS Number 312325-73-8
Molecular Formula C7H5BrN2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2-(4-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile
InChI InChI=1S/C7H5BrN2/c8-6-2-4-10-7(5-6)1-3-9/h2,4-5H,1H2
InChIKey PGQNQSWJQOUINY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CN=C(C=C1Br)CC#N
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