Description

2-Bromo-1-(2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-Phenyl)-Ethanone is a specialized brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key electrophilic intermediate, enabling the introduction of functionalized arylacetyl moieties into target molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzophenone or diaryl ketone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific halogenated aromatic ketone structures.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals or photoactive polymers, where its molecular structure can influence material properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems, leveraging its reactivity for selective conjugation.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry laboratories focused on cross-coupling reactions and ketone chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-Phenyl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	7295-34-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone; 2'-Methoxy-5'-methylphenacyl bromide; 2-Bromo-2'-methoxy-5'-methylacetophenone; 1-(2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; α-Bromo-2-methoxy-5-methylacetophenone; 7295-34-3; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-Phenyl)-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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, containers should be kept in secondary opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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