Description

2-(3-Bromophenyl)Propanal is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its core value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine substituent, which facilitates selective cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the phenylpropanal skeleton.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the research and production of complex aromatic compounds for high-value sensory applications.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings and nucleophilic addition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromophenyl)Propanal
CAS No.	59452-90-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromophenylpropanal; 3'-Bromopropiophenone (related precursor); 2-(3-Bromophenyl)-1-propanal; m-Bromophenylpropanal; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)propan-1-one (reduced form); 3-Bromo-β-methylcinnamaldehyde (potential tautomer); Propanal, 2-(3-bromophenyl)-; NSC 403120
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Bromophenyl)Propanal is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, GC, and NMR is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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