Description

4'-Bromo-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile biphenyl derivative featuring both a bromo substituent and an aldehyde functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is crucial for the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and organic electronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Used to construct sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts, enabling novel asymmetric transformations.
• Material Science Building Block: Serves as a core unit in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic and photonic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromoaryl group is an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form extended conjugated systems.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material for dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to its rigid biphenyl core.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Bromo-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	50670-58-1
Molecular Formula	C13H9BrO
Molecular Weight	261.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromobiphenyl-4-carboxaldehyde; (4'-Bromo[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)methanal; 4-Formyl-4'-bromobiphenyl; p-Bromophenylbenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-4'-formylbiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 4'-bromo-; 4-(4-Bromophenyl)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4'-Bromo-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing all relevant specifications to support your R&D and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged procedures to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	145 - 150 °C
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.