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C7H4BrN
182.02 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

2-BROMOBENZONITRILE

CAS2042-37-7EC218-045-1
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

2-Bromobenzonitrile is a brominated aromatic nitrile compound commonly used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It serves as a building block for the preparation of various active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesisBuilding block in organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-bromobenzonitrile

InChIKey

AFMPMSCZPVNPEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C#N)Br

Synonyms (13)
  • 1-Bromo-2-cyanobenzene
  • 1-CYANO-2-BROMOBENZENE
  • 2-BROMOBENZONITRILE
  • 2-Bromobenzenecarbonitrile
  • 2-CYANO-1-BROMOBENZENE
  • 2-cyanophenyl bromide
  • AC-907/25014151
  • Benzonitrile, 2-bromo-
  • Benzonitrile, bromo-
  • Benzonitrile, o-bromo-
  • bromobenzonitrile
  • o-Bromobenzonitrile
  • o-Bromocyanobenzene