Description

2-Bromo-6-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde building block. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine, fluorine, and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and bromine atoms can enhance efficacy and environmental profile.
• 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 electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) precursors or liquid crystals, due to its electron-withdrawing and donating groups.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: An essential building block for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	154650-22-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrFO2
Molecular Weight	233.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-fluoro-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-2-bromo-6-fluorobenzaldehyde; 6-Fluoro-2-bromo-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-6-fluoro-3-methoxy-; 154650-22-3 (CAS); 2-Br-6-F-3-MeO-Benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-6-Fluoro-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements for pharmaceutical development.

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 compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity.

Specification

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