Description

3-Bromo-3',5'-Dimethyl-4'-Methoxybenzophenone is a specialized benzophenone derivative that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized benzophenone core.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogen and ether groups can be leveraged for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile electrophile or building block in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
• Photoinitiator Research: Investigated for potential use in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives due to its benzophenone-based structure capable of generating free radicals.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating novel ligands for catalysis in asymmetric synthesis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-3',5'-Dimethyl-4'-Methoxybenzophenone
CAS No.	844879-47-6
Molecular Formula	C16H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	319.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-3',5'-dimethyl-4'-methoxybenzophenone; 4'-Methoxy-3',5'-dimethyl-3-bromobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-bromo-3',5'-dimethyl-4'-methoxy-; (3-Bromophenyl)(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)methanone; 3-Bromo-3',5'-dimethyl-4'-methoxy benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-3',5'-Dimethyl-4'-Methoxybenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and full spectroscopic data are provided with every shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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