Description

5-Bromo-2-Tetralone is a versatile brominated tetralone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic ketone scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries engaged in the synthesis of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, including central nervous system (CNS) active compounds and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic ligands and functional polymers.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and ring-forming reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	132095-53-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO
Molecular Weight	225.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-naphthalenone; 5-Bromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-naphthalenone; 5-Bromo-α-tetralone; 2-Tetralone, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromotetralone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data with each shipment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request, supporting compliance with cGMP and other relevant quality guidelines for research and development.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.