Description

3-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its bromo and nitro substituents, which create distinct reactivity patterns. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where it serves as a key intermediate for constructing heterocycles and functionalized aromatic systems. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing benzimidazole or quinoline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the aldehyde and halogen groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it a suitable substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring novel organic transformations in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	101682-68-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	230.02 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-4-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Bromo-4-nitro-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-4-nitro-; 3-Bromo-4-nitrobenzaldehyde (CAS 101682-68-2)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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