Description

4-[(4-Bromobenzyl)Oxy]-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromobenzyl and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a core building block for creating charge-transport materials and emissive layers in display technologies.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and novel heterocycle formation in university and CRO laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(4-Bromobenzyl)Oxy]-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	352455-48-2
Molecular Formula	C15H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	321.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-4-[(4-bromobenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde; 4-(4-Bromobenzyloxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Vanillin, 4-[(4-bromobenzyl)oxy]-; Benzaldehyde, 4-[(4-bromobenzyl)oxy]-3-methoxy-; 4-Bromobenzyl vanillin ether; p-Bromobenzyl 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-[(4-Bromobenzyl)Oxy]-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its sensitivity to light and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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