Description

1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Butan-1-One is a specialized aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromo and a methyl substituent on the phenyl ring, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for developing small molecule therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, including OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its conjugated system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a crucial building block for manufacturing complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Butan-1-One
CAS No.	1266996-84-2
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO
Molecular Weight	241.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromo-3'-methylbutyrophenone; 1-(4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)-1-butanone; 4-Bromo-3-methylbutyrophenone; Butan-1-one, 1-(4-bromo-3-methylphenyl)-; 1-(4-Bromo-m-tolyl)butan-1-one; p-Bromo-m-methylbutyrophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Butan-1-One adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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.