Description

4-Fluorophenacyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive organic bromide intermediate, essential for advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing the phenacyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of complex fluorinated compounds. This product is critically needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical companies for applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that benefit from fluorinated chemical backbones for enhanced efficacy and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reactive handle for labeling and modifying biomolecules, such as proteins and peptides, in biochemical research.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a starting material for heterocyclic chemistry, facilitating the construction of complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorophenacyl Bromide
CAS No.	112368-54-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrFO
Molecular Weight	217.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanone; p-Fluorophenacyl Bromide; 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 4'-Fluoro-2-bromoacetophenone; α-Bromo-4'-fluoroacetophenone; 2-Bromo-4'-fluoroacetophenone; 4-Fluorophenacylbromide; 4-Fluorophenyl Bromomethyl Ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorophenacyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture content. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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