Description

5'-Bromo-2'-Hydroxypropiophenone is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing brominated bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the bromo and hydroxy functionalities are critical.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	5'-Bromo-2'-Hydroxypropiophenone
CAS No.	17764-93-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one; 2-Hydroxy-5-bromopropiophenone; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxypropiophenone; 5-Bromo-2'-hydroxypropiophenone; 2-Hydroxy-5-bromophenyl ethyl ketone; Propiophenone, 5'-bromo-2'-hydroxy-; 1-Propanone, 1-(5-bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5'-Bromo-2'-Hydroxypropiophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.