Description

1-(4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Ethanone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl and acetyl functional groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with diaryl or biaryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science: Building block for creating advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group is amenable to various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	51229-51-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromoacetophenone; 4-(Bromomethyl)acetophenone; p-Bromomethylacetophenone; 1-[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]ethanone; 4-Acetylbenzyl bromide; α-Bromo-p-methylacetophenone; p-Acetylbenzyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
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.