Description

4-Bromobenzophenone is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where precise molecular structure is critical. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and organic electronics rely on its consistent quality and reactivity to develop new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials and display technologies.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Production: A key raw material in the synthesis of compounds used in polymer curing and light stabilization.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in research and development of novel catalysts and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial Research: Used in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromobenzophenone
CAS No.	90-90-4
Molecular Formula	C13H9BrO
Molecular Weight	261.11 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromobenzophenone; (4-Bromophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 4-Bromodiphenyl ketone; Benzophenone, 4'-bromo-; 4-Bromobenzoylbenzene; NSC 406850; 1-Bromo-4-benzoylbenzene; 4'-Bromobenzophenone
EINECS	202-027-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzophenone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request, supporting compliance with global regulatory and research standards.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	80°C - 84°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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