Description

4-Bromo-5H-Dibenzo[A,D]Cyclohepten-5-One is a versatile brominated tricyclic ketone, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique dibenzocycloheptenone scaffold makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and material science. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and development programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of tricyclic antidepressant analogs, neuroactive compounds, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage its brominated aromatic system for biological activity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a foundational monomer or dopant for creating organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and luminescent compounds due to its extended conjugated system.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts, where its rigid framework can induce stereoselectivity.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, ring-forming transformations, and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments where the bromine atom allows for further functionalization and color tuning.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromo-5H-Dibenzo[A,D]Cyclohepten-5-One
CAS No.	17044-50-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₉BrO
Molecular Weight	285.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromodibenzosuberenone; 4-Bromo-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-one; 5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-one, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromodibenzosuberone; NSC 172755; 4-Bromo-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-one; 4-Bromodibenzocycloheptenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-5H-Dibenzo[A,D]Cyclohepten-5-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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, the container should be amber-colored or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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