Description

3-Bromo-2'-Carboethoxybenzophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a benzophenone core functionalized with bromine and an ester group. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with benzophenone or diaryl ketone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine and ester functionalities allow for further chemical modifications.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) due to the reactive bromine substituent.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a standard or reference compound in analytical method development and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2'-Carboethoxybenzophenone
CAS No.	746651-82-1
Molecular Formula	C16H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	333.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(3-Bromobenzoyl)benzoate; 2-(3-Bromobenzoyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Bromo-2'-ethoxycarbonylbenzophenone; Benzoic acid, 2-(3-bromobenzoyl)-, ethyl ester; 3-Bromo-2'-carbethoxybenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2'-Carboethoxybenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at 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.