α-Bromovalerophenone

• CAT Number: R057816
• CAS Number: 49851-31-2
• Molecular Formula: C11H13BrO
• Molecular Weight: 241.128
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-1-phenylpentan-1-one; 2-Bromovalerophenone
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1-phenylpentan-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H13BrO/c1-2-6-10(12)11(13)9-7-4-3-5-8-9/h3-5,7-8,10H,2,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XOQFMNXQYSTQPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)Br

α-Bromovalerophenone is an organic compound characterized by a valerophenone backbone with a bromine atom attached to the alpha carbon relative to the ketone group. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The bromine atom’s presence enhances the molecule’s reactivity, facilitating various chemical transformations, including nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is commonly used in the synthesis of more complex ketones and in coupling reactions.