Description

1-Bromo-3-Phenylpropan-2-One is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its reactivity as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phenylpropanone or brominated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents where its structure serves as a key scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including heterocycles, via reactions such as alkylation, condensation, and nucleophilic substitution.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or intermediate in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Phenylpropan-2-One
CAS No.	20772-12-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-1-phenylpropan-2-one; ω-Bromopropiophenone; 2-Propanone, 1-bromo-3-phenyl-; Phenacyl bromide, β-methyl-; 1-Phenyl-3-bromopropan-2-one; 2-Bromo-1-phenylethanone, methyl-; β-Bromopropiophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Phenylpropan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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