Description

1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-Oxo-2-Bromobutane is a specialized brominated ketone derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a methoxy-substituted aromatic ring and a reactive bromoalkyl ketone moiety, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process development teams, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted phenyl ketone scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific aromatic ketone functionalities.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitution studies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in the preparation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions due to its modifiable structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-Oxo-2-Bromobutane
CAS No.	881-43-6
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)butan-1-one; 4'-Methoxy-2-bromobutyrophenone; 2-Bromo-4'-methoxybutyrophenone; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-bromobutan-1-one; α-Bromo-4-methoxybutyrophenone; p-Methoxy-α-bromobutyrophenone; Butan-1-one, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-bromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-Oxo-2-Bromobutane adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and 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, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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