Description

2-Bromo-6-Phenylcyclohexanone is a specialized organic building block featuring a brominated cyclohexanone scaffold with a phenyl substituent. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity, where the bromine atom serves as a versatile handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling or substitution reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with complex cyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require halogenated ketone precursors.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing diverse chemical libraries via Suzuki, Negishi, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Phenylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	155991-28-9
Molecular Formula	C12H13BrO
Molecular Weight	253.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Phenyl-2-bromocyclohexanone; 2-Bromo-6-phenylcyclohexan-1-one; α-Bromo-6-phenylcyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 2-bromo-6-phenyl-; 155991-28-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Phenylcyclohexanone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

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