Description

4-Bromo-3'-Nitrobenzophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with benzophenone or diaryl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its bromo and nitro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized organic molecules used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex, high-performance dyes and pigments due to its light-absorbing benzophenone core and reactive sites.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for methodology development, catalysis studies, and the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3'-Nitrobenzophenone
CAS No.	62100-13-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈BrNO₃
Molecular Weight	306.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromophenyl)(3-nitrophenyl)methanone; 3-Nitro-4'-bromobenzophenone; 4'-Bromo-3-nitrobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-bromo-3'-nitro-; 1-Bromo-4-(3-nitrobenzoyl)benzene; 3-Nitro-4-bromobenzophenone; 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzophenone; 4-Bromophenyl 3-nitrophenyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3'-Nitrobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

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.