Description

5-Tribromobenzaldehyde is a halogenated aromatic aldehyde characterized by three bromine substituents, offering a unique combination of steric bulk and electrophilic reactivity. This compound serves as a versatile and critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a specialized building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the tribromophenyl moiety can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, where brominated aromatics are used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex, bromine-functionalized molecules for various research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Tribromobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	477534-83-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br3O
Molecular Weight	342.81 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Tribromobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,4,6-tribromo-; 2,4,6-Tribromobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Tribromobenzaldehyde CAS NO 477534-83-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Tribromobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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.