2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoyl chloride
CAS: 95383-36-1
Ref. 3D-FB97774
| 1g | Discontinued | ||
| 5g | Discontinued | ||
| 500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- 4-Fluoro-2-bromobenzoyl chloride
- Benzoyl chloride, 2-bromo-4-fluoro-
2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoyl chloride is a pharmaceutical that belongs to the class of chlorides. It is used in the production of bexarotene, a drug used for the treatment of skin cancer. It has been shown to have a scalable synthesis and can be produced with acid chlorides. The 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoyl chloride has an active metabolite, which is formed by hydrolysis and oxidation reactions. This metabolite has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and function as a prodrug for aspirin. The 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoyl chloride also inhibits vitamin B3 biosynthesis and is used as a precursor for vitamin B3 in some countries. The 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoyl chloride possesses functional groups, such as bromine, chlorine, and fluorine, which are important in pharmaceuticals.
