Description

4'-Bromopropiophenone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive bromine and carbonyl functional groups, enabling precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a bromophenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced electronic and display chemicals.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in research to create novel ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Bromopropiophenone
CAS No.	10342-83-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Bromophenyl)propan-1-one; p-Bromopropiophenone; 4-Bromopropiophenone; Propiophenone, 4'-bromo-; USAN; 1-Propanone, 1-(4-bromophenyl)-; NSC 404083; BRN 2049283
EINECS	233-751-2

Quality Control

Our 4'-Bromopropiophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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