Description

3-Bromopropanal is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organic building block, containing both an aldehyde and a bromoalkyl group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research, where it serves as a key precursor for heterocycles and other advanced intermediates. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing pyrrolidine, piperidine, or other nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific bromo-aldehyde functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing reactive aldehyde groups into polymer chains.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The aldehyde group can be used for site-specific labeling and conjugation of biomolecules in diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopropanal
CAS No.	65032-54-4
Molecular Formula	C3H5BrO
Molecular Weight	136.98 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopropionaldehyde; β-Bromopropionaldehyde; 3-Bromopropanaldehyde; 3-Bromo-1-propanal; 1-Bromo-3-oxopropane; Propionaldehyde, 3-bromo-; NSC 169102
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromopropanal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store at 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.