Description

(4-Bromophenyl)-4-Pyridinyl-Methanone is a high-purity organic building block featuring a brominated phenyl ring and a pyridinyl ketone moiety, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, particularly in the creation of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides by providing a halogenated aromatic core for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploratory organic synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Bromophenyl)-4-Pyridinyl-Methanone
CAS No.	14548-49-3
Molecular Formula	C12H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	262.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-4'-pyridyl benzophenone; (4-Bromophenyl)(pyridin-4-yl)methanone; 4-Pyridyl 4-Bromophenyl Ketone; 4-(4-Bromobenzoyl)pyridine; p-Bromophenyl 4-pyridyl ketone; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(4-pyridinyl)methanone; 4-Bromobenzoylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Bromophenyl)-4-Pyridinyl-Methanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, supporting compliance with research and development standards.

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 the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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