Description

1,1-Dibromoacetone is a versatile halogenated ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a bifunctional reagent, introducing both bromine atoms and a reactive carbonyl group for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for alkylation and cyclization reactions in research and process chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial research for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dibromoacetone
CAS No.	867-54-9
Molecular Formula	C3H4Br2O
Molecular Weight	215.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetone, 1,1-dibromo-; Dibromoacetone; 1,1-Dibromo-2-propanone; α,α-Dibromoacetone; NSC 404044; Propanone, 1,1-dibromo-
EINECS	212-771-2

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dibromoacetone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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