Description

5-Bromoacetyl-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromoacetyl group and a phenolic aldehyde, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with benzofuran or chromone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Fundamental building block for constructing fused-ring systems like benzofurans, coumarins, and chromones via intramolecular cyclization reactions.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing Schiff base ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, photoresists, and other functional polymeric materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing activity-based probes and molecular tags for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromoacetyl-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	115787-50-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	243.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-5-bromoacetylbenzaldehyde; 5-Bromoacetyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 5-(Bromoacetyl)salicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-5-(bromoacetyl)benzaldehyde; 5-Bromoacetylsalicylaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 5-bromoacetyl-; Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-5-(bromoacetyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromoacetyl-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	145 - 150 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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