Description

5-(Chloromethyl)-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an aldehyde group and a chloromethyl group on a phenolic ring, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzaldehyde or salicylaldehyde scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive sites allow for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers for specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals, dyes, and pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-(Chloromethyl)-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	23731-06-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-5-(chloromethyl)benzaldehyde; 5-Chloromethylsalicylaldehyde; 2-Formyl-4-(chloromethyl)phenol; Salicylaldehyde, 5-(chloromethyl)-; 4-(Chloromethyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 5-(Chloromethyl)salicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-4-chloromethylbenzaldehyde; 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-hydroxybenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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