Description

3-Bromo-6-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise regiochemistry. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it serves as a key precursor in the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the bromo and methoxy groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific brominated benzaldehyde structures.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, functional group transformations, and new synthetic pathway exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	137644-93-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-bromo-6-methoxybenzaldehyde; 6-Methoxy-2-methyl-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-2-methyl-6-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-6-methoxy-o-tolualdehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-6-methoxy-2-methyl-; (3-Bromo-6-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanone (tautomer); Aldehyde C9 Br O2 Methoxy Methyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.