Description

3-Bromopropiophenone is a versatile organic building block featuring a bromine atom and a propiophenone backbone, making it a valuable intermediate for complex chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactivity, where the bromine serves as an excellent leaving group for nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the construction of more elaborate molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its structure can be incorporated into bioactive compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for creating complex dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A standard reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings to introduce the propiophenone moiety into more complex structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopropiophenone
CAS No.	29636-75-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	ω-Bromopropiophenone; 3-Bromo-1-phenylpropan-1-one; 1-Phenyl-3-bromopropan-1-one; 3-Bromopropanophenone; Propiophenone, 3-bromo-; β-Bromopropiophenone; Phenylethyl bromomethyl ketone; (3-Bromopropanoyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromopropiophenone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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