4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%

Name: 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009665

About 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, a nitrile building block registered under CAS number 17201-43-3, specified at 99% purity. Formula C8H6BrN, molecular weight 196.04 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile. It is also known as p-Cyanobenzyl bromide or Benzonitrile, 4-(bromomethyl)-.

In its supplied form it is white to almost white powder or crystals or chunks. Key physical data: a melting point of 115-117 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and coordination chemistry. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Coordination chemistry

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009665
CAS Number	17201-43-3
IUPAC name	4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile
Molecular formula	C₈H₆BrN
Molecular weight	196.04 g/mol
Exact mass	194.9684
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29163990
InChIKey	UMLFTCYAQPPZER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)C#N
PubChem CID	86996

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to almost white powder or crystals or chunks
Melting point	115-117 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile,α-Bromo-p-tolunitrile, p-Cyanobenzyl bromide, Benzonitrile, 4-(bromomethyl)-, alpha-Bromo-p-tolunitrile, p-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile, Benzonitrile, p-(bromomethyl)-, p-Tolunitrile, alpha-bromo-, p-Toluonitrile, alpha-bromo-, 4-bromomethylbenzonitrile, alpha-Bromo-p-toluonitrile, .alpha.-Bromo-p-tolunitrile, 4-cyanobenzylbromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P342 + P316, P363, P403, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% is 17201-43-3. It is also known as 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile,α-Bromo-p-tolunitrile, p-Cyanobenzyl bromide, Benzonitrile, 4-(bromomethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%?

4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% has the molecular formula C8H6BrN and a molecular weight of 196.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% can I order?

We supply 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% in (99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Cyanobenzyl bromide, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.