Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-One is a specialized organic bromide compound with a high degree of structural specificity. This chemical serves as a valuable building block (synthon) in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring specific aryl-alkyl ketone frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in creating experimental herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation analogs and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Chemical Biology: May be utilized in probe or linker molecule synthesis for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-One
CAS No.	698394-60-4
Molecular Formula	C12H15BrO
Molecular Weight	255.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone; 1-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2-bromo-2-methylpropan-1-one; α-Bromoisobutyryl 4-ethylbenzene; p-Ethyl-α-bromoisobutyrophenone; 4-Ethyl-α-bromoisobutyrophenone; 2-Bromo-2-methyl-1-(4-ethylphenyl)propan-1-one; ATRP Initiator derivative (4-ethyl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-1-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical research and development projects. Our standard grade meets high-purity requirements typical for advanced synthetic intermediates.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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