Description

Ethanone, 2-Bromo-1-Cyclopropyl- is a versatile brominated ketone building block, recognized for its reactive cyclopropyl and bromoacetyl functional groups. This compound is crucial for facilitating advanced synthetic transformations, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing cyclopropane rings for enhanced metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the cyclopropanecarbonyl moiety into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 2-Bromo-1-Cyclopropyl-
CAS No.	69267-75-0
Molecular Formula	C5H7BrO
Molecular Weight	163.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-cyclopropylethanone; 1-Cyclopropyl-2-bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-cyclopropyl-ethanone; Bromomethyl cyclopropyl ketone; α-Bromocyclopropyl methyl ketone; Cyclopropyl bromomethyl ketone; (Bromoacetyl)cyclopropane
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Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 2-Bromo-1-Cyclopropyl- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

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 organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.