Description

1-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-Methylbutan-1-One is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their development pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bromophenyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical reactions in both university laboratories and corporate R&D centers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various technological applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-Methylbutan-1-One
CAS No.	131895-07-3
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO
Molecular Weight	241.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromoisovalerylbenzene; 4-Bromophenyl isobutyl ketone; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-methyl-1-butanone; p-Bromoisovalerylbenzene; 4-Bromo-α-isobutylacetophenone; Isobutyl 4-bromophenyl ketone; (4-Bromophenyl)(3-methylbutyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-Methylbutan-1-One adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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