
Catalog Number	AR01DMT3
Chemical Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile
CAS Number	74283-33-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br2NO
Molecular Weight	276.9128
MDL Number	MFCD07787512
SMILES	N#Cc1c(Br)cc(cc1Br)O

The compound 2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile is a versatile building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structural properties. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of various organic compounds, especially in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. In chemical synthesis, 2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile can undergo various functional group transformations, such as nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic substitution, and metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. It can be used to introduce the versatile nitrile group into organic molecules, allowing for further derivatization or modification. Furthermore, the presence of the hydroxy and bromo substituents on the benzene ring provides opportunities for selective reactions and regioselective functionalization. These features make 2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile a valuable tool in the synthesis of complex organic compounds with specific functionalities and properties.