Description

5-Bromoisophthalaldehyde is a versatile aromatic dialdehyde building block featuring a bromine substituent for further functionalization. This compound is valued for its dual aldehyde functionality, which makes it a key precursor in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing heterocycles, ligands, and macrocyclic structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, especially those requiring complex aromatic scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and organic electronic materials due to its reactive aldehyde groups.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds like imidazoles, pyrazoles, and other fused ring systems.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The bromine atom allows for further modification via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Bromoisophthalaldehyde
CAS No.	120173-41-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	213.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde; 5-Bromobenzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde; 1,3-Diformyl-5-bromobenzene; Isophthalaldehyde, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromoisophthalic aldehyde; 5-Bromo-m-phthalaldehyde; 5-Bromo-1,3-diformylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromoisophthalaldehyde is produced under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.