Description

4-Benzyloxy-3,5-Dibromo-Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its benzyl-protected phenolic group and halogen substituents. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, offering precise reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts due to its aldehyde functionality and steric profile.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further cross-coupling reactions.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: An essential substrate for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical manufacturers producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxy-3,5-Dibromo-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	249515-06-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀Br₂O₂
Molecular Weight	370.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dibromo-4-(benzyloxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-dibromo-4-(phenylmethoxy)-; 4-(Benzyloxy)-3,5-dibromobenzaldehyde; 3,5-Dibromo-4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde; p-Benzyloxy-3,5-dibromobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Benzyloxy-3,5-Dibromo-Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to support compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for reliable sourcing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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