Description

2-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a high-purity brominated aromatic acetal, a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a protected aldehyde precursor, enabling complex molecular construction while preventing unwanted side reactions. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring selective bromination and aldehyde functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromomethylphenyl moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor for brominated aromatic cores in the production of electronic and photonic materials.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific aromatic and reactive groups into polymer chains.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including protection/deprotection strategies and palladium-catalyzed transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	124717-60-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-methylbenzaldehyde ethylene acetal; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)-; 2-(3-Bromo-p-tolyl)-1,3-dioxolane; (3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)ethylene acetal; 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzaldehyde cyclic ethylene acetal; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-4-methyl-, cyclic ethylene acetal; Acetaldehyde, (3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)-, cyclic acetal with ethylene glycol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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