Description

1,2-Bis(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone building block, recognized for its role in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its structural rigidity and the reactivity of its carbonyl and bromine functional groups, enabling precise molecular construction. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating complex molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactive molecule design.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core building block for electron-transport materials and host molecules in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to produce high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	7150-10-9
Molecular Formula	C14H10Br2O
Molecular Weight	354.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(p-bromophenyl)ethanone; 1,2-Di(4-bromophenyl)ethanone; 4,4'-Dibromobenzil; 4,4'-Dibromodibenzoylmethane; (4-Bromophenyl)(4-bromobenzoyl)methane; α,α'-Bis(4-bromophenyl)acetone; Bis(4-bromophenyl)glyoxal (common misnomer); NSC 403697
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2-Bis(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	145 - 149 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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