Description

2,3-Dihydro-2,2,5-Tribromo-1H-Inden-1-One is a halogenated indanone derivative, a high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique brominated structure makes it a critical building block for the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and specialty chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in life sciences, agrochemicals, and materials science who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring brominated aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its bromine atoms introduce specific bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED devices due to its rigid, brominated structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and halogenation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dihydro-2,2,5-Tribromo-1H-Inden-1-One
CAS No.	218608-69-6
Molecular Formula	C9H5Br3O
Molecular Weight	376.85 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,5-Tribromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 2,2,5-Tribromoindan-1-one; 1H-Inden-1-one, 2,3-dihydro-2,2,5-tribromo-; 2,2,5-Tribromo-1-indanone; Tribromoindanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dihydro-2,2,5-Tribromo-1H-Inden-1-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging, or stored in darkness.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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