Description

Alpha,Alpha,4-Tribromoacetophenone is a specialized brominated aromatic ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and highly reactive building block, particularly valued for introducing the tribromomethylphenyl moiety. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its bromine atoms provide specific bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging the reactivity of the tribromomethyl and ketone functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with unique properties.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for the derivatization of other compounds to alter solubility, reactivity, or for analytical tagging purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,Alpha,4-Tribromoacetophenone
CAS No.	13195-79-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br3O
Molecular Weight	340.84 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,4'-Tribromoacetophenone; 4'-Bromo-α,α-dibromoacetophenone; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-dibromoethanone; p-Bromo-α,α-dibromoacetophenone; Tribromoacetophenone; NSC 404087; α,α,4-Tribromoacetophenone
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Quality Control

Our Alpha,Alpha,4-Tribromoacetophenone 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 research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °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.