Description

4-Bromobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile and valuable protected aldehyde derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its stability and reactivity, offering a masked formyl group that can be selectively deprotected under mild acidic conditions to regenerate the sensitive aldehyde functionality. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Manufacturing: Employed in the controlled synthesis of specific aromatic aldehydes and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A standard reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for methodology development and scale-up studies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	24856-58-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; 1-Bromo-4-[(dimethoxymethyl)methyl]benzene; (4-Bromophenyl)dimethoxymethane; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-[(dimethoxymethyl)methyl]-; α,α-Dimethoxy-4-bromotoluene; 4-Bromo-α,α-dimethoxytoluene; 4-Bromobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; (4-Bromobenzylidene)dimethyl acetal
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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