Description

1-(4-Bromo-Phenyl)-2-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanone is a high-purity organic building block, specifically a brominated ketone derivative, essential for advanced synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in serving as a versatile and critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound libraries.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bromo-phenyl and pyridyl motifs for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Utilized to create tagged molecules for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodology development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromo-Phenyl)-2-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanone
CAS No.	100397-96-4
Molecular Formula	C13H10BrNO
Molecular Weight	276.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(4-Pyridyl)acetophenone, 4-Bromophenyl; 4-Bromo-4'-pyridyl acetophenone; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone; 4'-Bromo-4-pyridylacetophenone; 2-(4-Pyridinyl)-1-(4-bromophenyl)ethanone; p-Bromophenyl 4-pyridyl ketone; (4-Bromophenyl)(4-pyridinyl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromo-Phenyl)-2-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical data. Our commitment to consistent quality and traceability supports your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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