Description

(5-Bromo-Pyridin-2-Yl)-Phenyl-Methanone is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which combines a reactive bromine substituent with a pyridine and benzophenone moiety, enabling precise functionalization for complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic ligands and functional monomers in the creation of specialty polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for fine chemical and custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Bromo-Pyridin-2-Yl)-Phenyl-Methanone
CAS No.	206357-52-0
Molecular Formula	C12H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	262.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-benzoylpyridine; (5-Bromopyridin-2-yl)(phenyl)methanone; Phenyl(5-bromo-2-pyridinyl)methanone; 2-Benzoyl-5-bromopyridine; 5-Bromo-2-pyridyl phenyl ketone; 206357-52-0; Methanone, (5-bromo-2-pyridinyl)phenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (5-Bromo-Pyridin-2-Yl)-Phenyl-Methanone is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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