Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Octylphenyl)Ethanone is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a bromoacetyl group attached to a para-octylphenyl ring. This molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex chemical entities, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring lipophilic side chains.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Serves as a crucial starting material for creating advanced liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and production of herbicides and pesticides where the octylphenyl moiety can influence bioavailability and activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions and further functionalization to create complex aromatic ketones and heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic semiconductors and photoactive materials due to its electron-accepting bromoacetyl group.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Octylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	64068-76-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₃BrO
Molecular Weight	311.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-Octylphenyl)ethan-1-one; 4'-Octyl-2-bromoacetophenone; 2-Bromo-4'-octylacetophenone; p-Octylphenacyl Bromide; 1-(4-Octylphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; α-Bromo-4'-octylacetophenone; (4-Octylphenyl)bromoethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-1-(4-Octylphenyl)Ethanone is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and industrial use. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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