Description

1-(2-Bromo-5-Methylphenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity brominated aromatic ketone building block, essential for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site and a carbonyl group for subsequent functionalization, enabling efficient multi-step synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals via cross-coupling and condensation reactions.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromo-5-Methylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	77344-70-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Bromo-5'-methylacetophenone; 2-Bromo-5-methylacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-2-bromo-5-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-5-methylphenyl methyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(2-bromo-5-methylphenyl)-; 2-Bromo-5-methylacetophenone; 1-(2-Bromo-5-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromo-5-Methylphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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

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