Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Ethanone is a specialized brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual reactive sites, which enable its use as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for the synthesis of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in material science for the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploration of novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials and electronic chemicals.
• Starting material for the preparation of ligands and catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	3114-08-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	291.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-3-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one; 4'-Bromo-3'-methylphenacyl bromide; α,4'-Dibromo-3'-methylacetophenone; 2-Bromo-4'-bromo-3'-methylacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-2,4-dibromo-5-methylbenzene; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(4-bromo-3-methylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production 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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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