Description

5-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile and high-value aromatic aldehyde building block. Its unique halogenated and methoxylated structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromo and fluoro substituents enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), due to its rigid, substituted benzene core.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, where the aldehyde group facilitates condensation reactions to form chromophores.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and material science research in universities and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	473417-48-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrFO2
Molecular Weight	233.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-5-bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxy-5-bromobenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-fluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-fluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-fluoro-4-methoxy-; 473417-48-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 5-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde in high-purity grades suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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