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2-Bromo-4'-chloropropiophenone

Item No. 40861

Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 2-Bromo-para-chloropropiophenone
  • α-Bromo-4-chloropropiophenone
  • α-Bromo-para-chloropropiophenone
  • 2-Bromo-p-chloropropiophenone
  • α-Bromo-p-chloropropiophenone
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-propanone
CAS Number
877-37-2
Molecular Formula
C9H8BrClO
Formula Weight
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A solid
DMSO: Sparingly Soluble: 1-10 mg/mlEthanol: Sparingly Soluble: 1-10 mg/ml
SMILES
ClC1=CC=C(C(C(Br)C)=O)C=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C9H8BrClO/c1-6(10)9(12)7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7/h2-6H,1H3
InChi Key
SAKMPXRILWVZEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-Bromo-4'-chloropropiophenone (Item No. 40861) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a precursor in the synthesis of cathinones, including 4-chlorocathinone (Item No. 30379), 4-chloro-N,N-dimethylcathinone (Item No. 24432), 4-chloro-N-isopropylcathinone (Item No. 19392), 4-chloro-N-butylcathinone (Item No. 19972), 4-chloroethcathinone (Item No. 18912), and 4'-chloro-α-pyrrolidinopropiophenone (Item No. 9002179). 2-Bromo-4'-chloropropiophenone is also a precursor in the synthesis of 4-chloromethcathinone (Item No. 16436).1 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Bulska, E., Bachliński, R., Cyrański, M.K., et alComprehensive protocol for the identification and characterization of new psychoactive substances in the service of law enforcement agencies. Front. Chem. 8, 693 (2020).