Description

2,6-Dibromobenzophenone is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone, a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered, brominated benzophenone core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the dibromo substitution pattern can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromobenzophenone
CAS No.	59189-52-5
Molecular Formula	C13H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	340.01 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,6-Dibromophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 2,6-dibromo-; 2,6-Dibromophenyl phenyl ketone; NSC 403107; 2,6-Dibromo benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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