Description

1-(5-Bromo-2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-Butanedione is a specialized brominated diketone derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity building blocks for innovative synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bromine moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex heterocycles like furans, pyrroles, and pyrazoles in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: A potential intermediate for synthesizing specialized brominated organic dyes and photostable pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(5-Bromo-2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-Butanedione
CAS No.	207387-68-6
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	257.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5'-Bromo-2'-hydroxydibenzoylmethane; 1-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-butanedione; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propanedione (related structure); 5-Bromo-2'-hydroxychalcone derivative; β-Diketone, brominated; Bromo hydroxyphenyl butanedione; Research Compound 207387-68-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(5-Bromo-2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-Butanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.