Description

2-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a reactive bromoethyl side chain. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, where the aldehyde group and the bromoalkyl moiety serve as distinct handles for sequential chemical transformations. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing benzofuran or indole scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 2-phenylethyl motif.
• Ligand and Material Science: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and novel organic materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	22901-09-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromoethyl)benzaldehyde; o-(2-Bromoethyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Bromoethylbenzaldehyde; 1-Bromo-2-(2-formylphenyl)ethane; Benzaldehyde, 2-(2-bromoethyl)-; (2-Bromoethyl)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and GC/MS, NMR (1H, 13C) for structural confirmation and impurity profiling. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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