Description

3-Bromophenylglyoxal Hydrate is a versatile and highly reactive brominated aromatic α-dicarbonyl compound. This chemical serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both a bromoaryl group and a reactive glyoxal functionality in a single step. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including imidazoles, quinoxalines, and other nitrogen-containing fused rings with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive carbonyl groups for molecular diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Utilized as a reactive handle for bioconjugation and protein labeling studies due to its electrophilic carbonyl moieties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in studies involving C-C and C-N bond formation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the custom synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific bromoaryl architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromophenylglyoxal Hydrate
CAS No.	106134-16-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	231.05 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	3-Bromobenzoylformaldehyde Hydrate; (3-Bromophenyl)-oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate; 2-Oxo-2-(3-bromophenyl)acetaldehyde Hydrate; α-Oxo-3-bromobenzeneacetaldehyde Hydrate; 3-Bromophenylglyoxal Monohydrate; 3-Bromobenzoylformic Aldehyde Hydrate; 3-BPG Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenylglyoxal Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and water content is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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