Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of Bromoacetonitrile CAS 590-17-0
Bromoacetonitrile is a specialized α-halo nitrile valued in organic synthesis for cyanomethyl group introduction and functional group transformations. It serves as an important building block in the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications. Aure Chemical maintains high standards in purity and supply reliability for this fine chemical intermediate.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 590-17-0 |
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| EC No. | 209-672-1 |
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| Linear Formula | BrCH2CN |
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| Molecular Weight | 119.95 |
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| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
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| Melting Point | -36 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 60-62 °C / 24 mm Hg (lit.) |
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| Density | 1.722 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, ethanol and ethyl acetate |
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| Storage Conditions | Sealed in dry, room temperature |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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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.
Aure Chemical as Your Trusted Supplier
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.