Description

3-Bromophenacyl Bromide is a versatile and reactive brominated aromatic ketone, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, acting as both an alkylating agent and a precursor for introducing the phenacyl group, which is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments 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 various drug candidates, particularly those requiring phenacyl or bromoalkyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as an affinity label or a reagent for modifying cysteine residues in proteins and peptides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Friedel-Crafts acylations, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a starting material for heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for electronic displays and lighting.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromophenacyl Bromide
CAS No.	18523-22-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 3-Bromo-ω-bromoacetophenone; 2-Bromo-1-(3-bromophenyl)ethanone; α,3-Dibromoacetophenone; 3-Bromophenacylbromide; m-Bromophenacyl Bromide; 3-BPB; NSC 404087
EINECS	242-418-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenacyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as bases and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its reactivity, it should be handled in a controlled environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°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.