alpha-Bromo-3-chloropropiophenone (CAS No: 34911-51-8) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Bupropion hydrochloride. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2-Bromo-3'-chloropropiophenone, Bupropion 2-Bromo Impurity, 3'-chloro-2-bromo-propiophenone
CAS No: 34911-51-8
PubChem CID: 4992116
Mol Formula: C9H8BrClO
Mol Weight: 247.51 g/mol
Used in API: Bupropion hydrochloride
IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one
API Intermediate Description: Alpha-Bromo-3-chloropropiophenone (BCP) is a versatile organic intermediate used mainly in synthesizing complex molecules for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (pesticides), and dyes, acting as a key building block for drugs like potential antidepressants (related to bupropion) and other fine chemicals, though it's also known for its genotoxicity and skin/eye irritation hazards.
