Description

2-Bromo-4-n-Butylacetophenone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and an acetophenone core, makes it a valuable building block for the preparation of more complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a brominated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoresists.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new organic reactions and methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-4-n-Butylacetophenone
CAS No.	64356-03-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅BrO
Molecular Weight	255.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Bromo-4-butylphenyl)ethanone; 2'-Bromo-4'-butylacetophenone; 2-Bromo-4-butylacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-2-bromo-4-butylbenzene; 2-Bromo-4-n-butylacetophenone; α-Bromo-4-n-butylacetophenone; p-Butyl-2-bromoacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-n-Butylacetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP intermediate synthesis.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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