Description

(2-Bromophenyl)(5-Chloro-2-Hydroxyphenyl)Methanone is a high-purity, diaryl ketone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the development of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzophenone or biphenyl core structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) precursors and photostabilizers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis: An essential substrate for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) performing bespoke chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromophenyl)(5-Chloro-2-Hydroxyphenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	92739-90-7
Molecular Formula	C13H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight	311.56 g/mol
Synonyms	5'-Chloro-2'-hydroxy-2-bromobenzophenone; 2-Bromo-5'-chloro-2'-hydroxybenzophenone; (5-Chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)(2-bromophenyl)methanone; 2-Bromo-5'-chlorosalicylophenone; 1-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (common misnomer); NSC 405124; Benzophenone, 2-bromo-5'-chloro-2'-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (2-Bromophenyl)(5-Chloro-2-Hydroxyphenyl)Methanone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up activities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
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.