Description

3-Bromo-4'-iso-Propylbenzophenone is a high-purity, specialized benzophenone derivative characterized by its bromine and isopropyl substituents. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzophenone or diaryl ketone cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for synthesizing organic semiconductors, photoinitiators, and polymers with specific light-absorbing properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile electrophile in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and a substrate for further functionalization via the ketone or bromine groups.
• Life Science Reagents: Potential intermediate for synthesizing biochemical probes and diagnostic agents.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Bromo-4'-iso-Propylbenzophenone
CAS No.	844879-27-2
Molecular Formula	C16H15BrO
Molecular Weight	303.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4'-isopropylbenzophenone; 3-Bromo-4'-(1-methylethyl)benzophenone; (3-Bromophenyl)[4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]methanone; 4'-iso-Propyl-3-bromobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-bromo-4'-(1-methylethyl)-; 3-Bromo-4'-isopropyl benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-4'-iso-Propylbenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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