Description

2-Bromoacetophenone is a versatile organic building block and a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactive bromomethyl ketone functionality, which makes it a crucial precursor for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or complex molecular structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules via reactions like nucleophilic substitution and cyclization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain specialty dyes and organic pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the development of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or precursors for advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoacetophenone
CAS No.	70-11-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight	199.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenacyl bromide; α-Bromoacetophenone; ω-Bromoacetophenone; Bromomethyl phenyl ketone; 2-Bromo-1-phenylethanone; Acetophenone, 2-bromo-; NSC 404080; USAF EK-600
EINECS	200-726-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoacetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.