Description

2'-Bromopropiophenone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for API development and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with propiophenone or modified phenylalkylketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atom serves as a reactive handle for further functionalization.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where specific aromatic ketone structures are required.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other fundamental organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Bromopropiophenone
CAS No.	62403-86-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromopropiophenone; 1-(2-Bromophenyl)-1-propanone; o-Bromopropiophenone; 2-Bromo-1-phenyl-1-propanone; Propiophenone, 2'-bromo-; 2-Bromophenyl ethyl ketone; α-Bromopropiophenone (positional isomer); USAF EK-1709
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2'-Bromoprophenone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to support applications requiring high consistency, including cGMP intermediates for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.