Description

2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 2-Bromo- is a specialized brominated derivative of tropone, a non-benzenoid aromatic compound. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique reactivity and structural motif, enabling advanced synthetic transformations in complex molecule construction. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced materials science, where precise molecular architecture is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex heterocyclic and bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its reactive bromine site for further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a versatile substrate in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and cycloaddition reactions for constructing complex organic frameworks.
• Material Science: Building block for creating novel organic electronic materials, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent for studying non-benzenoid aromaticity and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 2-Bromo-
CAS No.	932-55-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO
Molecular Weight	185.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromotropone; 2-Bromocycloheptatrienone; 2-Bromo-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one; Bromotropone; 2-BT; Tropone, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromotropylium oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromotropone is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for research and commercial-scale use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.