Bromomethyl 4-methoxyphenyl ketone (CAS No: 2632-13-5) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Methaqualone. 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: p-Methoxyphenacyl bromide, Bromomethyl p-anisyl ketone
CAS No: 2632-13-5
PubChem CID: 4965
Mol Formula: C9H9BrO2
Mol Weight: 229.07 g/mol
Used in API: Methaqualone
IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone
API Intermediate Description: Bromomethyl 4-methoxyphenyl ketone, also known as 2-bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone, is an off-white crystalline solid with a melting point of 69-71°C. It is a brominated aromatic ketone used as a potent inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), acting through covalent modification of catalytic cysteine residues.
