2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aromatic ketones. It consists of a propiophenone (C₆H₅COCH₂CH₃) core with a bromine (Br) atom at the second position and a methyl (CH₃) group at the fourth position on the benzene ring..
Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₁₁BrO
Molecular Weight: 227.10 g/mol
Functional Groups: (-CO-), Bromine (-Br), and Methyl (-CH₃)
Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline solid.
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and chloroform.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as an intermediate in drug synthesis.
Chemical Research: Utilized in the synthesis of fine chemicals.
Organic Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for various substituted aromatic ketones.