Description

1-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-Phenyl-1,2-Ethanedione is a specialized diketone compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and phenyl substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized molecules. This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive diketone functionality.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Fundamental building block for constructing various heterocycles like quinoxalines, imidazoles, and pyrazines via condensation reactions.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-Phenyl-1,2-Ethanedione
CAS No.	36081-67-1
Molecular Formula	C14H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	289.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobenzil; (2-Bromophenyl)(phenyl)ethanedione; 2-Bromobenzoylphenyl ketone; 1,2-Ethanedione, 1-(2-bromophenyl)-2-phenyl-; α-Bromobenzil; o-Bromobenzil; 2-Bromodiphenylglyoxal; Benzil, 2'-bromo-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-Phenyl-1,2-Ethanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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