Description

2-Bromo-3,5,5-Trimethyl-Cyclohex-2-Enone is a versatile brominated cyclic enone building block, prized for its reactivity as an electrophile and its role in constructing complex molecular frameworks. Its value lies in enabling efficient synthetic routes to high-value intermediates in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce functional complexity into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of steroidal or terpenoid-like compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a crucial electrophile in Michael additions, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and cyclization processes to create complex heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated enone system.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of complex musk or amber-type fragrance molecules.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Bromo-3,5,5-Trimethyl-Cyclohex-2-Enone
CAS No.	117910-76-6
Molecular Formula	C9H13BrO
Molecular Weight	217.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-bromocyclohex-2-enone; 2-Bromo-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-enone; Bromo-isophorone; 2-Bromoisophorone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,5,5-Trimethyl-Cyclohex-2-Enone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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