Description

3-Bromo-4-Phenyl-2-Butanone is a versatile brominated ketone intermediate of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a carbonyl group, making it a key building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with phenylbutanone or brominated side-chain motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions, such as alkylations and Grignard reactions, to introduce the 3-bromo-4-phenylbutan-2-one moiety into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Phenyl-2-Butanone
CAS No.	55985-68-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO
Molecular Weight	227.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-phenylbutan-2-one; 1-Bromo-3-phenyl-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 3-bromo-4-phenyl-; 3-Bromo-4-phenylbutanone; 4-Phenyl-3-bromo-2-butanone; β-Bromopropiophenone (common name); 3-Bromo-1-phenyl-2-butanone
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Phenyl-2-Butanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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