4-bromobutyronitrile is used as a precursor for the preparation of cylopropyl cyanide. Its derivative, 4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenyl Butyronitrile is used as an intermediate for loperamide.
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Applications
4-bromobutyronitrile is used as a precursor for the preparation of cylopropyl cyanide. Its derivative, 4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenyl Butyronitrile is used as an intermediate for loperamide.
Solubility
Miscible with toluene and benzene. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sahiner, N.; Atta, A. M.; Yasar, A. O.; Al-Lohedan, H. A.; Ezzat, A. O. Surface activity of amphiphilic cationic pH-responsive poly(4-vinylpyridine) microgel at air/water interface. Colloids Surf. A 2015, 482, 647-655.
- Asekunowo, P. O.; Haque, R. A. Counterion-induced modulation in biochemical properties of nitrile functionalized silver(I)-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes. J. Coord. Chem. 2014, 67 (22), 3469-34663.