Description

2-Bromo-3-Methoxyacrylaldehyde is a versatile and highly reactive halogenated aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique electrophilic properties, making it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing heterocyclic compounds and advanced functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its reactive sites allow for the introduction of specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in cross-coupling reactions, cycloadditions, and as a precursor for more complex aldehydes and acrylates in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system and reactive handles.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in methodological studies and as a standard or starting material for exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Methoxyacrylaldehyde
CAS No.	52955-40-5
Molecular Formula	C4H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	165.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-methoxyacrolein; 3-Methoxy-2-bromoacrolein; 2-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-propenal; (E)-2-Bromo-3-methoxyacrylaldehyde; Acrolein, 2-bromo-3-methoxy-; NSC 163063
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Methoxyacrylaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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