Description

3,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is a halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a highly functionalized, reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries who require a reliable, high-purity precursor for coupling reactions and heterocycle formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing brominated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-methylbenzaldehyde moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its electron-withdrawing and rigid structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological studies and for creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	248607-57-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3,5-dibromobenzaldehyde; 3,5-Dibromo-p-tolualdehyde; 3,5-Dibromo-4-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-3,5-dibromobenzenecarbaldehyde; 248607-57-0; p-Tolualdehyde, 3,5-dibromo-; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-dibromo-4-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.