Description

4-Bromocyclohexanone is a versatile brominated ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive carbonyl and bromine functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing functionalized cyclohexane rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reactions, and carbon-carbon bond formation in fine chemical production.
• Academic & R&D: Essential for methodological studies and exploratory chemistry in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromocyclohexanone
CAS No.	22460-52-2
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO
Molecular Weight	177.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromocyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromo-cyclohexanone; p-Bromocyclohexanone; NSC 404083; 4-Bromocyclohexan-1-one
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromocyclohexanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.