Description

3,5-Dibromoacetophenone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its two reactive bromine atoms, which facilitate efficient cross-coupling and substitution reactions, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with brominated aromatic cores for targeted biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce dibrominated phenyl groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromoacetophenone
CAS No.	14401-73-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3,5-Dibromophenyl)ethanone; 3',5'-Dibromoacetophenone; 3,5-Dibromoacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-(3,5-dibromophenyl)-; m,m'-Dibromoacetophenone; NSC 406908; 3,5-Dibromoacetylbenzene; Acetophenone, 3',5'-dibromo-
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromoacetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	92°C - 96°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.