Description

2-Bromobenzophenone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and the synthesis of active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromophenyl moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers requiring specific brominated aromatic units.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploratory synthetic chemistry in research institutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobenzophenone
CAS No.	13047-06-8
Molecular Formula	C13H9BrO
Molecular Weight	261.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; o-Bromobenzophenone; 2-Bromodiphenylmethanone; Benzophenone, 2-bromo-; Phenyl 2-bromophenyl ketone; α-Bromobenzophenone (archaic); NSC 404083
EINECS	235-923-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which include data from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant analytical techniques to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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