Description

2-(4-Bromo-3-Fluorophenyl)Acetaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of a functionalized phenylacetaldehyde moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bromo-fluoro substitution pattern for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and photoactive materials for electronic applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and aldehyde chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromo-3-Fluorophenyl)Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	109346-85-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrFO
Molecular Weight	217.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-fluorobenzeneacetaldehyde; (4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)acetaldehyde; 2-(4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)ethanal; 109346-85-2; 4-Bromo-3-fluoro-phenyl-acetaldehyde; 2-(4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)-1-ethanone (tautomer); α-Oxo-4-bromo-3-fluorotoluene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(4-Bromo-3-Fluorophenyl)Acetaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its sensitivity, minimize exposure to air and moisture during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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