Description

(5-Bromo-2-Furyl)(Phenyl)Methanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a brominated furan ring conjugated with a benzophenone core. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel heterocyclic compounds. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, especially those containing furan or diaryl ketone motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides where the bromofuran moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Stille, or other cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromine atom, enabling further functionalization.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new reaction pathways and creating complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(5-Bromo-2-Furyl)(Phenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	2527-94-8
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	251.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-benzoylfuran; 2-Benzoyl-5-bromofuran; Phenyl 5-bromo-2-furyl ketone; (5-Bromo-2-furyl)phenylmethanone; 5-Bromofuran-2-yl phenyl ketone; 2527-94-8; (5-Bromofuran-2-yl)(phenyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Bromo-2-Furyl)(Phenyl)Methanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your regulatory requirements.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

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