Description

2-Bromo-1-(5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity, diaryl ketone derivative featuring two strategically placed bromine atoms, making it a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure is critical for constructing complex organic frameworks, particularly in the development of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and specialty agrochemicals. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical R&D who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the brominated aromatic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a substrate for exploring new catalytic methodologies in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its reactive ketone and halogen functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	67639-58-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	307.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(5-bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one; α,5-Dibromo-2-methoxyacetophenone; 5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenacyl bromide; 2',5'-Dibromo-2-methoxyacetophenone; (5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl) bromomethyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-1-(5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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).

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%

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