Description

3-Bromobenzil (CAS NO 40396-54-1) is a versatile brominated aromatic diketone that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable its use as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it facilitates the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, including monomers for conductive polymers and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for synthesizing molecular probes and inhibitors for biochemical and pharmacological studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in both academic laboratories and industrial R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzil
CAS No.	40396-54-1
Molecular Formula	C14H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	289.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromophenyl)(phenyl)ethanedione; 1,2-Diphenyl-2-(3-bromophenyl)ethane-1,2-dione; 3-Bromobenzil; α,α'-Dibromobenzil (isomer); 3-Bromodibenzoyl; 3-Bromobibenzyl-1,2-dione; 2-(3-Bromobenzoyl)benzaldehyde (tautomer)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzil is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, 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	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °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.