2-Bromo-1-(o-tolyl)ethanone

• CAT Number: L010703
• CAS Number: 51012-65-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H9BrO
• Molecular Weight: 213.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1-(2-methylphenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9BrO/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)9(11)6-10/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XMGAXELQRATLJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-Bromo-1-(o-tolyl)ethanone(CAT: L010703) is an aromatic ketone with a bromine atom attached to the ethanone side chain and an o-tolyl (ortho-methylphenyl) group. This compound is a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of various heterocyclic structures and bioactive compounds. The presence of the bromine atom provides a reactive site for nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions, making it suitable for synthesizing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. 2-Bromo-1-(o-tolyl)ethanone is commonly used in the development of fine chemicals and functionalized aromatics for research and industrial applications.