Description

2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoyl Chloride is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a reactive acid chloride functional group. This compound is critical for introducing the 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of more complex chemical architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for use as a key building block in active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel small-molecule drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the bromophenyl group can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reagent for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules to study function or create conjugates.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to diverse R&D projects.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in exploratory chemistry for developing new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1040860-77-2
Molecular Formula	C10H10BrClO
Molecular Weight	261.54 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromo-α,α-dimethylphenylacetyl Chloride; 4-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzeneacetyl Chloride; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpropionyl Chloride; 2-Methyl-2-(4-bromophenyl)propanoyl Chloride; 4-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzenecarbonyl Chloride; (4-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoyl Chloride; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpropionyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropanoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial and research applications. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for synthetic chemistry, with comprehensive analytical data provided. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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