Description

Bromoacetone CAS NO 598-31-2 is a versatile and highly reactive organic halogen compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the reactive bromoacetone moiety, facilitating the production of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an alkylating agent and a versatile synthon for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and perfumery ingredients.
• Chemical Research & Development: Valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for method development and novel compound creation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for enhanced material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromoacetone
CAS No.	598-31-2
Molecular Formula	C3H5BrO
Molecular Weight	136.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-propanone; Acetonyl bromide; Bromopropanone; α-Bromoacetone; Monobromoacetone; 2-Propanone, 1-bromo-; 2-Bromo-1-propanone (less common); Bromomethyl methyl ketone
EINECS	209-928-4

Quality Control

Our Bromoacetone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and safety parameters are 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.469 - 1.475
Density (20°C)	1.634 - 1.644 g/mL

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