Description

3-Bromo-5-Chlorosalicylaldehyde is a halogenated derivative of salicylaldehyde, serving as a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both aldehyde and phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing Schiff base ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in heterocyclic chemistry to construct complex structures like benzoxazoles and other fused ring systems.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, photoresists, and other functional polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic pathways and chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chlorosalicylaldehyde
CAS No.	19652-32-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight	235.46 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3-bromosalicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-chlorobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 3-bromo-5-chloro-; 3-Bromo-5-chlorosalicylic aldehyde; NSC 403119; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-2-formylphenol
EINECS	243-218-4

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for all our chemical intermediates. Production of 3-Bromo-5-Chlorosalicylaldehyde adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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