Description

2-Methyl-2H-Benzo[D][1,2,3]Triazole-5-Carbaldehyde is a specialized heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of benzotriazole, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in its reactive aldehyde group, which enables its use in the construction of more complex molecular architectures through condensation, reduction, and cyclization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a precise building block for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymes or receptors where the benzotriazole scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the stability and bioactivity of the triazole moiety.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced benzotriazole-based corrosion inhibitors for metals in cooling systems and industrial fluids.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymer chains as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart UV stability, thermal resistance, or specific binding properties to advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for creating complex heterocycles, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials.
• Photographic Chemical: Can be utilized in the synthesis of compounds used in photographic developers and other imaging technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2H-Benzo[D][1,2,3]Triazole-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	648449-28-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-methyl-2H-benzotriazole; 2-Methyl-2H-benzotriazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 2-Methyl-1,2,3-benzotriazole-5-carbaldehyde; 1-Methyl-1H-benzotriazole-5-carbaldehyde; 2-Methylbenzotriazole-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Carbaldehyde-2-methylbenzotriazole; 648449-28-9; Methyl benzotriazole carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2H-Benzo[D][1,2,3]Triazole-5-Carbaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global customers.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening the primary container. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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