Description

1-(2-Bromo-5-Chlorophenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity halogenated aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Functional Group Transformation: Acts as a starting point for the preparation of corresponding alcohols, acids, and amines.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromo-5-Chlorophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	935-99-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrClO
Molecular Weight	233.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Bromo-5'-chloroacetophenone; 2-Bromo-5-chloroacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-2-bromo-5-chlorobenzene; Ethanone, 1-(2-bromo-5-chlorophenyl)-; 2-Bromo-5-chlorophenylethanone; 935-99-9; (2-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromo-5-Chlorophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are provided and we support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks. Our standard grade meets high-purity requirements for research and development applications.

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 and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.