2-Bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one
CAS: 1451-83-8
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Research Grade ≥97%; Synthesis Grade ≥98%; High Purity Grade ≥99% (GC/HPLC). |
| Molecular Formula | C10H11BrO |
| Molecular Weight | 227.10 |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder or crystals. |
| Packaging | 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 100 g amber glass bottles; 500 g or 1 kg HDPE bottles with moisture-resistant liner. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR and ¹H/¹³C NMR; Molecular weight confirmation — GC-MS or LC-MS; Assay — GC-FID or HPLC; Purity — GC or HPLC; Melting point — USP <741>; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (USP <921>); Residual solvents — GC (ICH Q3C); Related substances — HPLC; Heavy metals — ICP-MS (where applicable). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Recommended storage temperature is 2–8°C for long-term stability. Protect from humidity and keep away from incompatible oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
2-Bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one is an aromatic α-bromoketone used as a specialty organic synthesis intermediate in laboratory research and industrial fine chemical synthesis. It is utilized in medicinal chemistry research, heterocyclic synthesis, and preparation of substituted aromatic compounds for research and analytical applications.