Description

5-Bromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromo, methyl, and nitro substituents, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive aldehyde and halogen functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex azo dyes and other high-performance colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	355133-91-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	244.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-5-bromo-2-methylbenzaldehyde; 2-Methyl-3-nitro-5-bromobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-; 5-Bromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-benzaldehyde; 355133-91-4; 5-Br-2-Me-3-NO2-Benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, and we support custom synthesis to meet specific purity or packaging requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.