Description

5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Benzaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bromo-hydroxy-methyl substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated salicylaldehyde framework.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, polymers, and dyes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for academic and industrial research into new heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	33172-56-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-bromosalicylaldehyde; 5-Bromo-3-methylsalicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-bromobenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 5-Brom-3-methylsalicylaldehyd (German); Aldéhyde 5-bromo-3-méthylsalicylique (French)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

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