Description

2-Bromo-1-(2,3,4-Trichlorophenyl)Ethan-1-One is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for its versatile reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with trichlorophenyl or bromoacetyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the specific halogen pattern confers unique biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized monomers or ligands for catalysts and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions and subsequent functional group transformations in complex molecule assembly.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(2,3,4-Trichlorophenyl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	79779-66-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrCl3O
Molecular Weight	308.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(2,3,4-trichlorophenyl)ethanone; 2,3,4-Trichlorophenacyl Bromide; α-Bromo-2,3,4-trichloroacetophenone; 2-Bromo-2',3',4'-trichloroacetophenone; 79779-66-1; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(2,3,4-trichlorophenyl)-; 1-(2,3,4-Trichlorophenyl)-2-bromoethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(2,3,4-Trichlorophenyl)Ethan-1-One 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full 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 (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged procedures to minimize degradation. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

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.