Description

2-Bromobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2-bromobenzoyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecules with precise structural control. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a halogenated benzoyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromine atom enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for synthesizing high-performance polymers and liquid crystals.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex organic dyes and pigments with specific color and stability properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.
• Peptide Modification: Used to acylate amino groups in peptides and proteins for biochemical studies and probe development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	7154-66-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO
Molecular Weight	219.46 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Bromobenzoyl Chloride; 2-Bromobenzoic Acid Chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-, chloride; o-Bromobenzoic Acid Chloride; 2-Bromo-Benzoylchlorid; 2-Bromobenzoylchloride; (2-Bromophenyl)(chloro)methanone
EINECS	230-509-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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