Description

2-Amino-3-Bromo-5-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block with significant synthetic utility. Its molecular structure, featuring both an aldehyde and an amino group on a brominated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for advanced synthesis projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with benzimidazole, quinazoline, or other fused heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogen and aldehyde functionalities allow for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Bromo-5-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	151446-28-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	214.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-amino-5-methylbenzaldehyde; 5-Methyl-3-bromoanthranilaldehyde; 2-Amino-3-bromo-5-tolualdehyde; 3-Bromo-5-methyl-2-aminobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-amino-3-bromo-5-methyl-; 151446-28-5; 2-Amino-3-bromo-5-methyl-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-Bromo-5-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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