Description

1-(5-Bromo-2-Nitro-Phenyl)-Ethanone is a high-purity, versatile bromo-nitro aromatic ketone intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its distinct molecular structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromo and nitro groups are leveraged for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or host materials in electronic displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and for creating custom chemical libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(5-Bromo-2-Nitro-Phenyl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	41877-24-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	244.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5'-Bromo-2'-nitroacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-5-bromo-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitro-5-bromoacetophenone; 5-Bromo-2-nitroacetophenone; (5-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)ethanone; Ethanone, 1-(5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)-; 2'-Nitro-5'-bromoacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(5-Bromo-2-Nitro-Phenyl)-Ethanone adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

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 away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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