2,4,6-tribromo-3,5-difluorobenzonitrile; CAS No.: 943528-40-3;2,4,6-tribromo-3,5-difluorobenzonitrile. PROPERTIES: 2,4,6-tribromo-3,5-difluorobenzonitrile is a multiply halogenated aromatic nitrile with molecular formula C7HBr3F2N. It typically exists as a white to off-white crystalline powder with a melting point of approximately 100-105 C. The compound has limited water solubility but dissolves in organic solvents like DMSO or DMF. It exhibits moderate thermal stability but may decompose when exposed to high temperatures or strong bases, releasing toxic bromine and fluorine-containing fumes. Proper storage involves keeping it in tightly sealed containers below 20 C, protected from light and moisture. APPLICATIONS: In organic synthesis, this compound serves as a versatile intermediate for creating complex aromatic systems. The tribromo and difluoro substituents provide multiple sites for cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions (Synthesis). In pharmaceutical development, 2,4,6-tribromo-3,5-difluorobenzonitrile contributes to the synthesis of antimicrobial agents where the halogenated aromatic scaffold enhances binding to microbial targets (Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy). The compound also finds application in materials science as a building block for organic electronics, where its electron-deficient aromatic core modulates the electronic properties of derived materials (Advanced Materials).