Specifications
- CAS No.
- 3475-39-6
- Molecular formula
- C₃H₃Br₃O
- Appearance
- Colorless to light yellow Liquid
- Melting point
- 28-29℃
- Boiling point
- 114-116℃ (14 Torr)
Product overview
1,1,3-Tribromoacetone is a polybrominated ketone compound with the molecular formula C3H3Br3O, appearing as a colorless to light yellow liquid. It is an important brominating and alkylating reagent, and serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of methotrexate and other pharmaceutical intermediates. in water. In acidic solutions, it is colorless, while in basic solutions, it turns pink to purple.
Key features
- High purity (≥99%) ensuring reliable performance in synthesis
- Reactive tribromomethyl and carbonyl groups enabling versatile transformations
- Stable chemical properties under low-temperature, dark storage conditions
- Well-defined physical constants (mp 28-29℃, bp 114-116℃/14 Torr)
- Standard packaging suitable for industrial and laboratory use
Applications
- Key intermediate in the synthesis of methotrexate and its derivatives
- Brominating and alkylating reagent in organic synthesis
- Raw material for pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals
- Used in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds via cyclization reactions
- Applied in chemical research as a building block for brominated ketones
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