Description

3-Bromobenzophenone is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transport or host materials for OLED devices.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of monomers or additives for high-performance polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzophenone
CAS No.	1016-77-9
Molecular Formula	C13H9BrO
Molecular Weight	261.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; m-Bromobenzophenone; 3-Bromodiphenyl ketone; Benzophenone, 3-bromo-; Phenyl 3-bromophenyl ketone; 3-Bromophenyl phenyl ketone; NSC 406107
EINECS	213-807-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.