Why 2-bromo-4′-methylpropiophenone (CAS 1451-82-7) Is Useful in Medicinal Chemistry

2-Bromo-para-methylpropiophenone (2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone)

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Examination of its use cases from laboratory lacrimator to a pillar of leukemia therapy.

 

2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone: General data

Molecular formula: C10H10BrO
Molecular weight: 227.10 g/mol
Purity: 98.0%
Density: 1.357 g/cm3
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

This multi-purpose electrophilic aromatic ketone is used as a building block in the medicinal chemistry and advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure allows efficient participation in nucleophilic substitution and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.

These properties are valuable for the rapid scaffold construction and fragment assembly during early-stage drug discovery.

2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone: Drug discovery advantage

2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl)propan-1-one (the synonym IUPAC name) is a practical building block for medicinal chemistry teams. During the lead generation process, the alpha-bromo ketone functionally provides a reactive “handle” for nucleophilic substitution. That enables Here’s how it helps drug discovery.

 

The role of 2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone in fragment assembly

As an electrophilic ketone, it lets chemists attach diverse fragments with predictable reactivity. It facilitates the synthesis of molecular scaffolds.

2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone: benefits for SAR work

Its predictable reactivity and ease of purification speed up the preparation of analog series for structure–activity relationship studies.

From bench to preclinical scale

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Regulatory record-keeping

Document material provenance and analytical results to support regulatory filings and protect IP during development.

 

Breakthrough in Oncology

The most compelling use case of 2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl)propan-1-one is oncology. This intermediate was used used during recent studies to synthesize inhibitors, targeting the specific signaling pathways in leukemia cells.

Conclusion

2-Bromo-para-methylpropiophenone is a practical, dependable intermediate that accelerates medicinal chemistry workflows.

 

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