Description

3-Bromopentane-2,4-Dione is a versatile brominated diketone compound, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive bromine and carbonyl groups, enabling precise functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds and molecules with specific bromine substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its reactive sites allow for the creation of targeted bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and functional materials, via alkylation and condensation reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and metal-organic complexes used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials due to its potential for cross-linking and functional group introduction.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopentane-2,4-Dione
CAS No.	3043-28-5
Molecular Formula	C5H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	179.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2,4-pentanedione; 3-Bromoacetylacetone; 1-Bromo-2,4-pentanedione; Bromoacetylacetone; 3-Bromopentanedione; 3-Bromo-2,4-dioxopentane; Acetylacetone, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-2,4-diketopentane
EINECS	221-250-1

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromopentane-2,4-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.5 g/mL

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