Description

1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-One is a specialized aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and methyl substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzophenone or diaryl ketone core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom offers a handle for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its aromatic ketone functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-One
CAS No.	73206-55-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO
Molecular Weight	241.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromo-3'-methylisobutyrophenone; 1-(4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone; 2-Methyl-1-(4-bromo-3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one; p-Bromo-m-methylisobutyrophenone; 4-Bromo-3-methylisobutyrophenone; α,α-Dimethyl-4-bromo-m-toluylaldehyde; (4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)(isopropyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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