Compound Q&A
How is (2-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS: 19472-74-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile can be synthesized via a reaction between phenylacetonitrile and bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid such as iron(III) bromide. This reaction selectively brominates the aromatic ring, yielding the desired product with a yield of around 70-80%. Other methods include using other brominating agents like N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) under suitable conditions.
About
CAS No
19472-74-3
English Name
(2-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CC#N)Br
InChIKey
BVCOJESIQPNOIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
