Description

Benzaldehyde, 5-Acetyl-2-Bromo- is a specialized brominated and acetylated derivative of benzaldehyde, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique functional group arrangement makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in fine chemical synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and material science who require precise, high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogen and carbonyl functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its aromatic core and modifiable substituents.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex, high-value aroma chemicals, though requiring further derivatization.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 5-Acetyl-2-Bromo-
CAS No.	2383820-38-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	227.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetyl-2-bromobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-5-acetylbenzaldehyde; 1-(4-Bromo-3-formylphenyl)ethan-1-one; (4-Bromo-3-formylphenyl)ethanone; 2-Bromo-5-formylacetophenone; 5-Formyl-2-bromoacetophenone; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-5-acetyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzaldehyde, 5-Acetyl-2-Bromo- is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, verified by techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications, with specifications available for various purity grades 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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤3.0%

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