2-Bromo-2'-fluoroacetophenone

Ref. 3D-FB19076

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-2'-fluoroacetophenone
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-1-(2-fluorophenyl)ethanone1-Bromo-2'-fluoroacetophenone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Bromo-2'-fluoroacetophenone is a peroxide with the chemical formula C6H3BrO2. It is used in organic synthesis as a precursor to other compounds, such as the amination of acetophenone to give ethylbenzene. The reaction proceeds by first forming hydrosulfite, which then reacts with the acetophenone and alcohol to form 2-bromo-2'-fluoroacetophenone. This process can be done in high yield because of the large excess of bromine relative to acetophenone. Hydrogen peroxide is used as a catalyst for this reaction, although it is not consumed during the process. The desired product can be isolated by filtration and washing with deionized water and then neutralizing with propionate.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 217.04 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₆BrFO
• Purity: Min. 95%