Description

2-Bromophenacyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive organic bromide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its utility as a potent alkylating and phenacylating agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the phenacyl group into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent for introducing the phenacyl group in complex organic transformations.
• Peptide Chemistry: Employed in the protection of carboxylic acid groups and in specific peptide coupling strategies.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel polymers and functional organic materials.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used in analytical chemistry for the derivatization of compounds to enhance detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromophenacyl Bromide
CAS No.	49851-55-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α'-Dibromoacetophenone; Phenacyl Bromide, 2-Bromo-; 2-Bromo-ω-bromoacetophenone; (2-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 1-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanone; ω,2'-Dibromoacetophenone; 2-Bromo-1-phenacyl bromide; 2-Bromoacetophenone bromide
EINECS	256-491-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromophenacyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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