Description

2-Bromo-1-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenyl]-1-Ethanone is a high-purity organic building block featuring a reactive α-bromo ketone moiety adjacent to a phenylsulfonyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile electrophilic synthon in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, particularly those containing sulfone or heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating functional organic materials and polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Library Synthesis for Drug Discovery: Employed in high-throughput and combinatorial chemistry to generate diverse compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenyl]-1-Ethanone
CAS No.	50413-24-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3S
Molecular Weight	277.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)ethanone; 2-Bromo-4'-(methylsulfonyl)acetophenone; p-(Methylsulfonyl)phenacyl bromide; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenacyl bromide; 1-(4-Methanesulfonylphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 4'-Methylsulfonyl-2-bromoacetophenone; α-Bromo-4'-(methylsulfonyl)acetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenyl]-1-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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