2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzonitrile

Chemical Properties

Type of white crystal

Uses

2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzonitrile is a benzonitrile derivative.  The bromine atom on its benzene ring can be used in substitution reactions;  the nitro group can be used in reductive amination or sulfonation reactions.  This product is widely used in organic synthesis to prepare other heterocyclic compounds.