2-Bromo-1-(4-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one

Advance your chemical synthesis and research projects with 2-Bromo-1-(4-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS No.: 99-81-0, CAT No.: SRCB-037), a high-purity aromatic ketone featuring a para-nitro substituted phenyl ring with a bromomethyl ketone functionality.

This compound is widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical research due to its reactive bromomethyl ketone group and electron-withdrawing nitro substituent. It has the molecular formula C₈H₆BrNO₃ and a molecular weight of 244.04 g/mol. Typically found as a yellow to orange crystalline powder, it exhibits a melting point of approximately 94–99°C and a predicted boiling point around 325°C. Its high purity (≥97%) and good stability under recommended storage conditions make it ideal for diverse synthetic applications including nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.

Product Highlights

Technical Features & Benefits

• Reactive Bromomethyl Ketone: Offers high reactivity for nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis.

• Electron-Withdrawing Nitro Group: Enhances chemical activation of the aromatic ring and improves selectivity in functionalization.

• High Purity & Crystalline Stability: Suitable for precise synthetic applications requiring consistent quality.

• Versatile Intermediate: Widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research for derivative synthesis.

• Ease of Handling & Storage: Stable under recommended storage conditions with standard safety precautions.

Application Areas

• Intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals

• Used in research on electron-deficient aromatic ketones and bromomethyl chemistry

• Precursor for functional fluorescent probes and reactive intermediates

• Applicable in cross-coupling and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction development

Safety & Handling

• Handling Precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, safety goggles, and lab coat. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and skin or eye contact.

• Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place under inert atmosphere, protected from light and moisture.

• Disposal: Dispose of wastes according to local, regional, and national environmental regulations.

Why Choose SRIRAMCHEM Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.?

• Expert Manufacturing: Rigorous production and purification standards ensure superior purity and reproducibility for scientific and industrial use.
• Custom Synthesis: Scalable synthetic services tailored to your project needs from mg to kg quantities with analytical documentation.
• Comprehensive Quality Control: Every batch includes detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) and analytical data supporting identity and purity.
• Customer-Centric Service: Dedicated technical assistance and rapid response to inquiries to support your research goals.

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