Description

Methyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-4-Oxobutanoate is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound featuring a brominated aromatic ketone ester structure. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a scaffold or linker molecule in the design of chemical probes and enzyme inhibitors for biological research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke synthesis projects requiring a specific bromo-functionalized ketone ester moiety.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-4-Oxobutanoate
CAS No.	791593-73-2
Molecular Formula	C13H15BrO3
Molecular Weight	299.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoate; 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester; 4-(4-Bromobenzoyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid methyl ester; 3,3-Dimethyl-4-(4-bromobenzoyl)butyric acid methyl ester; Methyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-(4-bromobenzoyl)butyrate; 791593-73-2; 4-(p-Bromobenzoyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-4-Oxobutanoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% / ≥ 99.0% (High Purity Grades Available)
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.