Description

3-Bromo-5-tert-Butyl-2-Hydroxy-Benzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl and a phenolic hydroxyl group ortho to a bromine substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated phenolic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments due to its electron-withdrawing and donating functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialty chemicals used in flavors, fragrances, and performance additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-tert-Butyl-2-Hydroxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	119646-68-3
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-tert-Butyl-3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-tert-butylbenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-tert-butylsalicylaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-(tert-butyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 3-Br-5-t-Bu-2-OH-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-5-tert-Butyl-2-Hydroxy-Benzaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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