Description

2-Bromo-4-Methyl-3-Pentanone is a versatile brominated ketone intermediate with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine and carbonyl groups make it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or create novel heterocyclic structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring bromoalkyl or specific ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structure can be incorporated to modulate biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in alkylation, condensation, and cyclization reactions to create complex organic molecules for material science and chemical research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals, though final use depends on regulatory approval and purity grade.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methyl-3-Pentanone
CAS No.	29583-93-5
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO
Molecular Weight	179.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-bromo-3-pentanone; 3-Pentanone, 2-bromo-4-methyl-; 2-Bromo-4-methylpentan-3-one; Bromomethyl isopropyl ketone; Isopropyl bromomethyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methyl-3-Pentanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.30 - 1.35

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