2’-Cyano-4-(dibromomethyl)biphenyl

• CAT Number: R054983
• CAS Number: 209911-63-7
• Molecular Formula: C14H9Br2N
• Molecular Weight: 351.04
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4’-(Dibromomethyl)[1,1’-biphenyl]-2-carbonitrile; 2-(4-Dibromomethylphenyl)benzonitrile; 2’-Cyano-4-(dibromomethyl)-1,1’-biphenyl; 4,4-Dibromomethyl-2’-cyanobiphenyl
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(dibromomethyl)phenyl]benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H9Br2N/c15-14(16)11-7-5-10(6-8-11)13-4-2-1-3-12(13)9-17/h1-8,14H
• InChIKey: JFOGXCVQPLGLLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C#N)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(Br)Br

2’-Cyano-4-(dibromomethyl)biphenyl (Cat No.: R054983) is an aromatic organic compound featuring a biphenyl backbone, with a cyano group at the 2′-position and a dibromomethyl group at the 4-position of the opposite phenyl ring. With the molecular formula C₁₄H₉Br₂N, it serves as a functional intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. The cyano group adds electrophilic character and potential for further derivatization, while the dibromomethyl moiety allows for transformation via elimination, substitution, or cross-coupling, enhancing its versatility in synthetic organic chemistry.