Description

2-Bromo-1-(3-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, the bromo and carbonyl groups, which enable precise functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and bromo substituents contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of aryl bromides, and in nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions via the ketone group.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized nitro- and bromo-substituted colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(3-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	56759-34-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2NO3
Molecular Weight	322.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(3-bromo-4-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one; 3',4'-Dibromo-4-nitroacetophenone; α,3-Dibromo-4-nitroacetophenone; NSC 403796; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(3-bromo-4-nitrophenyl)-; Dibromo Nitro Acetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(3-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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