Description

3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromo and nitro substituents, which enable selective functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzaldehyde core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Material Science Research: Building block for novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	355134-13-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	230.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-5-nitro-; 3-Bromo-5-nitro-benzaldehyde; 355134-13-3; 3-Br-5-NO2-BzH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow 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.