Description

2,3-Dibromo-4,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is a halogenated dihydroxybenzaldehyde derivative, a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic building block. This compound matters for its unique molecular structure, which combines aldehyde, phenolic hydroxyl, and bromine functionalities, making it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive bromine and aldehyde groups.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Functions as a starting material for creating polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic transformations, including Suzuki coupling, etherification, and condensation reactions, to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in biochemical assays and as a standard or reagent in analytical research due to its distinct chemical signature.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromo-4,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	14045-41-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br2O3
Molecular Weight	295.91 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-dibromobenzaldehyde; 2,3-Dibromobenzaldehyde-4,5-diol; 2,3-Dibromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-dibromo-4,5-dihydroxy-; 4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-dibromobenzaldehyde; 2,3-Dibromogentisaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dibromo-4,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be minimized under direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.