Description

1,7-Dibromo-Octan-4-One is a specialized brominated ketone building block with the CAS registry number 90673-17-9. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating specific carbon chain lengths and introducing bromine handles for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides, where its aliphatic bromine groups are utilized in coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a crucial precursor in academic and industrial laboratories for synthesizing complex natural products, ligands, and specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its specific molecular geometry and reactivity.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume fine chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Dibromo-Octan-4-One
CAS No.	90673-17-9
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₄Br₂O
Molecular Weight	286.00 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Octanone, 1,7-dibromo-; 1,7-Dibromooctan-4-one; 4-Octanone,1,7-dibromo-; NSC 403120; Dibromo Octanone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,7-Dibromo-Octan-4-One is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your research and production specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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 light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.