Description

Dibromoacetophenone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly at the brominated methylene group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in alkylation reactions and a starting material for heterocyclic compounds like pyrazoles and isoxazoles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in research to develop molecular probes for studying enzyme activity and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dibromoacetophenone
CAS No.	13665-04-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	ω,ω-Dibromoacetophenone; 2,2-Dibromo-1-phenylethanone; Phenacylidene Bromide; Dibromomethyl Phenyl Ketone; α,α-Dibromoacetophenone; Phenacyl Bromide, Dibromo-; 1-Phenylethanone, 2,2-dibromo-; DBAP
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Quality Control

Our Dibromoacetophenone 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 precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	67 - 71 °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.