Description

3-Bromo-4'-tert-Butylbenzophenone is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its brominated benzophenone structure with a tert-butyl substituent. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both halogen and ketone functionalities. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic ketone motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the tert-butyl and bromo groups can modulate biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, photoinitiators, and advanced polymers where its molecular structure contributes to desired electronic or physical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4'-tert-Butylbenzophenone
CAS No.	132885-82-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₇BrO
Molecular Weight	317.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromophenyl)(4-tert-butylphenyl)methanone; 4'-tert-Butyl-3-bromobenzophenone; 1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-bromophenyl methanone; 3-Bromo-4'-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzophenone; 3-Bromo-4'-tert-butyl benzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-bromo-4'-tert-butyl-; 3-Br-4'-t-Bu-benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-4'-tert-Butylbenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as measured by techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.