Description

5-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its bromine and methoxy substituents, which confer unique reactivity and electronic properties. This compound is essential for facilitating complex organic syntheses, particularly in the development of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials due to its electron-donating and accepting moieties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery programs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where its substitution pattern influences color and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	145742-37-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-bromo-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-3-methyl-5-bromobenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-methoxy-m-tolualdehyde; 5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-methoxy-3-methyl-; 145742-37-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

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%

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