Description

2-Pentanone, 1-Bromo- is a halogenated ketone derivative, serving as a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both a bromine atom and a ketone functional group into target molecules, facilitating a range of organic syntheses. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent and a precursor for further functional group transformations in laboratory and industrial-scale reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the creation of complex intermediates for dyes, pigments, and performance materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentanone, 1-Bromo-
CAS No.	817-71-0
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-pentanone; 1-Bromopentan-2-one; 2-Oxo-1-bromopentane; Bromomethyl propyl ketone; α-Bromo-2-pentanone; 1-Bromo-2-oxopentane; NSC 404026
EINECS	212-450-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Pentanone, 1-Bromo- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.468 - 1.472
Density (20°C)	1.40 - 1.45 g/mL

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