Description

3-Bromo-5-Methoxybenzaldehyde CAS NO 262450-65-7 is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its bromine and methoxy substituents. This compound is highly valued in organic synthesis for its dual functionality, enabling selective cross-coupling reactions and serving as a key precursor for more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers due to its electron-donating methoxy group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds requiring specific brominated benzaldehyde structures.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	262450-65-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-anisaldehyde; m-Bromo-m-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-5-methoxy-; 262450-65-7; 3-Br-5-MeO-Benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-5-Methoxybenzaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and released using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

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.