2-Bromoacetophenone is a brominated acteophenone derivative. 2-Bromoacetophenone has been shown to completely and irreversibly inactivate human liver aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) (EC 1.2.1.3) isoenzymes E1 and E2. 2-Bromoacetophenone and its derivatives display some inhibitory activity on neutral protein tyrosine.inhibitors.This compound is suitable for aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) related research.