Description

6-Bromopiperonal is a versatile brominated aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a methylenedioxy group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and other bioactive heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific halogenated aromatic frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer monomers.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals, leveraging the piperonal backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromopiperonal
CAS No.	15930-53-7
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	229.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromobenzodioxole-6-carboxaldehyde; 6-Bromo-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Bromopiperonal; 6-Bromopiperonaldehyde; 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)-6-bromobenzaldehyde; 6-Bromo-3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde; Piperonal, 6-bromo-; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromopiperonal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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