Description

Ethanone, 2-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-1-Phenyl- (9Ci) CAS NO 76462-89-0 is a specialized brominated hydroxy ketone derivative, serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine atom and a hydroxyl group on the α-carbon, makes it a valuable electrophile and precursor for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of biologically active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring chiral centers or bromine-containing motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific bromo-hydroxy ketone functionality.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in methodological studies for carbon-carbon bond formation, halogenation reactions, and asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 2-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-1-Phenyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	76462-89-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-hydroxy-1-phenylethanone; α-Bromo-α-hydroxyacetophenone; 2-Bromo-2-hydroxyacetophenone; Phenacyl alcohol, α-bromo-; 1-Phenylethanone, 2-bromo-2-hydroxy-; Bromohydroxyacetophenone; Acetophenone, 2-bromo-2-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 2-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-1-Phenyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC for residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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