Description

3,3'-Dibromobenzophenone is a high-purity, diaryl ketone derivative characterized by its two bromine substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and critical organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and photoconductive polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized brominated colorants and functional dyes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Dibromobenzophenone
CAS No.	25032-74-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	340.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Dibromobenzophenone; (3-Bromophenyl)(3-bromophenyl)methanone; Bis(3-bromophenyl)methanone; 3,3'-Dibromodiphenyl ketone; 3-Bromophenyl 3-bromophenyl ketone; 1,1'-(Carbonylbis(3,1-phenylene))dibromide; NSC 406107
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Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Dibromobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	105 - 110 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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