Compound Q&A
How is 2-Bromo-6-nitrobenzonitrile (CAS: 79603-02-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Bromo-6-nitrobenzonitrile can be synthesized via the reaction of 6-nitrobenzonitrile with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in the presence of a photoinitiator under UV light. This method provides good yield and high selectivity for the bromination at the 2-position.
About
CAS No
79603-02-4
English Name
2-Bromo-6-nitrobenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C7H3BrN2O2
Molecular Weight
227.01 g/mol
SMILES
N#Cc1c(Br)cccc1[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-10 23:59
