Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-One is a specialized brominated aromatic ketone compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its precise molecular architecture makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex aryl-alkyl ketone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromo and chloro substituents impart specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the research and development of electron-transport or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and the exploration of new carbon-carbon bond forming reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	119267-79-7
Molecular Formula	C15H12BrClO
Molecular Weight	323.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(p-tolyl)ethanone; α-Bromo-4'-chloro-2-methylpropiophenone; 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone; p-Chloro-α-bromo-p-methylpropiophenone; 2-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone; 4'-Chloro-2-bromo-4-methylpropiophenone; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-methylphenyl)-; Bromo(4-chlorophenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanone (common name variation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for pharmaceutical starting materials (ICH Q7).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.