Description

4-Bromopentane-2,3-Dione is a versatile brominated diketone compound, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive bromine and carbonyl groups, which enable precise functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring bromine incorporation for bioactivity or as a handle for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its reactive sites allow for the creation of targeted bioactive compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for constructing heterocycles, complex ketones, and other specialty organic compounds via alkylation or condensation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and catalysis research within academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromopentane-2,3-Dione
CAS No.	21619-25-0
Molecular Formula	C5H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	179.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,3-pentanedione; 4-Bromoacetylacetone; 1-Bromo-2,4-pentanedione; 4-Bromopentane-2,3-dione; Bromoacetylacetone; 4-Bromo-2,4-pentanedione; 4-Bromopentanedione; 4-Bromo-2,3-diketopentane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromopentane-2,3-Dione is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), 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 traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.