Description

1,3-Dibromo-4,4-Dimethyl-2-Pentanone is a specialized brominated ketone compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce reactive bromine functionalities and a carbonyl group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bromoalkyl or bromoacetyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its reactive halogen atoms facilitate further chemical modifications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a precursor for generating other functional groups in complex organic molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands, and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in method development and exploratory chemistry within R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-4,4-Dimethyl-2-Pentanone
CAS No.	1577-32-8
Molecular Formula	C7H12Br2O
Molecular Weight	271.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromo-4,4-dimethylpentan-2-one; 4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-dibromopentan-2-one; 2-Pentanone, 1,3-dibromo-4,4-dimethyl-; NSC 404083; Pentan-2-one, 1,3-dibromo-4,4-dimethyl-; Dibromodimethylpentanone
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-4,4-Dimethyl-2-Pentanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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