Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)-Ethanone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, making it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing brominated aromatic or heterocyclic moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its electron-withdrawing properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	132309-76-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromo-2-bromoacetophenone; 2-Bromo-4'-bromoacetophenone; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanone; p-Bromophenacyl bromide; α,4'-Dibromoacetophenone; 4-Bromophenacyl bromide; BBAB; (4-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethan-1-one
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)-Ethanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
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.