Description

4'-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyrophenone is a specialized organic building block featuring a brominated aromatic ketone structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a substituted acetophenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic monomers and advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and drug-target interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyrophenone
CAS No.	898765-37-2
Molecular Formula	C12H15BrO
Molecular Weight	255.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1-butanone; 4-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbutyrophenone; p-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyrophenone; 2,2-Dimethyl-1-(4-bromophenyl)butan-1-one; Butyrophenone, 4'-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-; 898765-37-2; 4'-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbutyrophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyrophenone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

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

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%

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