Description

3-Bromophenylacetone CAS NO 21906-32-1 is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive phenylacetone scaffold with a bromine substituent, enabling selective functionalization for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic molecules for specialty applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including halogenation and Friedel-Crafts reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromophenylacetone
CAS No.	21906-32-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-propanone; 3-Bromobenzyl methyl ketone; 3'-Bromophenylacetone; 3-Bromo-ω-methylacetophenone; 3-Bromophenacyl methyl ketone; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)propan-2-one; m-Bromophenylacetone
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenylacetone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly closed and stored in a secondary containment area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.