Description

2-Bromocyclohex-2-En-1-One is a versatile brominated cyclic enone, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system, activated by the bromine substituent, makes it a valuable electrophile for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized cyclohexenone motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing functionalized cyclohexane or cyclohexene rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromocyclohexenone scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis for creating complex natural product analogs, flavors, and fragrances.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions, conjugate additions, and cycloadditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromocyclohex-2-En-1-One
CAS No.	50870-61-6
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrO
Molecular Weight	175.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromocyclohex-2-enone; 2-Bromo-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 2-Bromocyclohex-2-en-1-one; 2-Bromo-1-cyclohexen-1-one; 2-Bromocyclohex-2-enone; Bromocyclohexenone; 2-Bromocyclohexenone; 2-Bromo-2-cyclohexenone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromocyclohex-2-En-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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