2-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile reacts with 2H-tetrazole in the presence of KOH to yield 4-[(2H-tetra-zol-2-yl)meth-yl]benzonitrile. It undergoes base-promoted condensation reaction with homophthalic anhydride to yield 6,11-dihydro-5H-indeno[1,2-c]isoquinolin-5-one.
B 2618 (OTTO) 2-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile, 98% Cas 22115-41-9 - used as a starting material for the synthesis of organic compounds, such as amino acids, peptides, and carbohydrates.