Description

4-(Bromomethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and a bromomethyl substituent on the benzene ring, makes it indispensable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients, ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly for creating benzyl-protected amines, heterocyclic compounds, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic aldehyde functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its reactive sites for cross-linking and functionalization.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in organic chemistry labs for nucleophilic substitution reactions, palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings, and as a scaffold for library synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	51359-78-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight	199.05 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Bromomethyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Bromomethylbenzaldehyde; α-Bromo-p-tolualdehyde; (4-Formylphenyl)methyl bromide; p-Bromomethylbenzaldehyde; 1-Bromomethyl-4-formylbenzene; 4-Formylbenzyl bromide; Benzaldehyde, 4-(bromomethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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