Synonyms
Adjacent cyano benzyl broMide;O-CYANOBENZYL BROMIDE;ALPHA-BROMO-O-TOLUNITRILE;ALPHA-BROMO-O-TOLUONITRILE;AKOS 92624;AKOS BBS-00000052;A-BROMO-O-TOLUNITRILE;alpha-bromo-ortho-tolunitrile
Description
2-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile is an intermediate in the synthesis of Alogliptin, an oral antihyperglycemic agent that is a selective inhibitor of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4).
Molecular Formula
C8H6BrN
InChI
QGXNHCXKWFNKCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChIKey
QGXNHCXKWFNKCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance
Crystalline Powder or Chunks
Color
White to gray-brown
Storage
Keep in dark place, sealed in dry, room temperature
Boiling Point
111 ℃/1.5mmHg
Density, g/cm3
1.5466 (rough estimate)
Refractive Index
1.6550 (estimate)