Product Detail
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 1451-82-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H11BrO |
| Molecular Weight | 227.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid (purity-dependent) |
| Purity | ≥95% (typical) |
| Boiling Point | Not explicitly reported; likely decomposes at high temperatures (similar brominated ketones: ~280–300°C) |
| Density | 1.357 g/cm³ (estimated for brominated aromatic ketones) |
| Melting Point | Not applicable (liquid at room temperature) |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., chloroform, methanol); insoluble in water |
| Refractive Index | 1.55 (estimated for aromatic bromoketones) |
Key Applications & Functions
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Precursor | Key intermediate in synthesizing mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone), a controlled psychoactive substance |
| Organic Synthesis | Used in nucleophilic substitution reactions to form C–C or C–heteroatom bonds in drug discovery |
| Agrochemical Research | Building block for developing pesticides and herbicides |
| Specialty Chemicals | Intermediate in synthesizing fluorinated or trifluoromethyl-substituted compounds for materials science |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Codes: Corrosive (C) based on structural analogs; causes skin/eye irritation
GHS Statements: H314 (Causes severe skin burns), H335 (May cause respiratory irritation)
Precautions: Use PPE (gloves, goggles), work in a fume hood, and avoid inhalation
