1,3-Dibromoacetone

About 1,3-Dibromoacetone

1,3-Dibromoacetone is a carbonyl building block carrying the CAS registry number 816-39-7. With the molecular formula C3H4Br2O, it has a molar mass of 215.87 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,3-dibromopropan-2-one. Common synonyms include 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanone and 2-Propanone, 1,3-dibromo-.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1,3-Dibromoacetone
Catalogue No.	VQ-039314
CAS Number	816-39-7
IUPAC name	1,3-dibromopropan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₃H₄Br₂O
Molecular weight	215.87 g/mol
Exact mass	215.8608
InChIKey	LQQKDSXCDXHLLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)CBr)Br
PubChem CID	69952

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromo-2-propanone, 2-Propanone, 1,3-dibromo-, 1,3-dibromopropanone, bromomethyl ketone, Bis(bromomethyl) ketone, bromomethylketone, 1,3-dibromacetone, 2-Propanone,3-dibromo-, 1,3-Dibromo-propan-2-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1,3-Dibromoacetone?

The CAS Registry Number of 1,3-Dibromoacetone is 816-39-7. It is also known as 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanone, 2-Propanone, 1,3-dibromo-, 1,3-dibromopropanone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,3-Dibromoacetone?

1,3-Dibromoacetone has the molecular formula C3H4Br2O and a molecular weight of 215.87 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-dibromopropan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1,3-Dibromoacetone can I order?

We supply 1,3-Dibromoacetone, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1,3-Dibromoacetone?

Yes. Every lot of 1,3-Dibromoacetone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1,3-Dibromoacetone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1,3-Dibromoacetone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.