Description

4-(2-Bromoethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a bromoethoxy linker. This compound is highly valued in organic synthesis for its bifunctional reactivity, allowing for selective modifications at both the aldehyde and bromoalkyl sites. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles and polymer precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring benzaldehyde or phenoxy-ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure serves as a core scaffold.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for mesogenic units in liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Bromoethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	52191-15-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(2-Bromoethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(2-Bromoethoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Formylphenoxy)ethyl bromide; Benzaldehyde, 4-(2-bromoethoxy)-; 1-Bromo-2-(4-formylphenoxy)ethane; 4-Formylphenoxyethyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Bromoethoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.