Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Ethanone is a versatile and high-purity brominated aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive bromoacetyl group and substituted phenyl ring, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target compounds. This intermediate is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its aromatic and halogen functionalities.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A fundamental building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	63529-31-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrFO
Molecular Weight	231.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4'-Fluoro-3'-Methylacetophenone; 1-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-one; α-Bromo-4'-Fluoro-3'-Methylacetophenone; 4'-Fluoro-3'-Methylphenacyl Bromide; 2-Bromo-1-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)ethanone; Bromo(4-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's sensitivity to light and moisture.

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%

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