Description

4-Bromobutan-2-One is a versatile brominated ketone intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine and carbonyl groups make it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A fundamental reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies performing custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobutan-2-One
CAS No.	28509-46-8
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO
Molecular Weight	151.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-butanone; 3-Oxobutyl bromide; 4-Bromo-2-butanone; Butan-2-one, 4-bromo-; 3-Bromoethyl methyl ketone; Methyl 3-bromoethyl ketone; 4-Bromobutanone-2
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobutan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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