Description

3-Bromo-5-Cyanobenzaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its bromo and cyano substituents. This compound is essential for facilitating advanced organic synthesis, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small molecule therapeutic research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and halogen functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Building Block: Employed in the production of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers, where its structure aids in tuning electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex heterocycles.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Cyanobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	644982-55-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	210.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-formylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-bromo-5-formyl-; 3-Bromo-5-cyanobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-5-cyanobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Cyanobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results 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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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.