Description

2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized brominated tropone derivative, a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a seven-membered aromatic ring system, makes it a critical building block for the development of novel compounds with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a core structure for synthesizing advanced organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its extended π-conjugated system.
• Ligand Synthesis in Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Functions as an intermediate for creating novel dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators with specific light-absorption characteristics.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A crucial reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	285992-22-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methyltropone; 5-Bromo-4-methyl-2-hydroxytropone; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one; 4-Methyl-5-bromotropolone; Bromohydroxymethyltropone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency, which is critical for reproducible research and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles via HPLC, NMR, and other relevant analytical methods is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect this light-sensitive material from degradation and to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.