Description

5-Bromo-2-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its distinct reactivity profile, featuring both bromo and iodo substituents ortho to the formyl group, enables selective cross-coupling reactions and sequential functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient synthetic pathways.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the construction of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An ideal substrate for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions due to its differentially reactive halogen atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	689291-89-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrIO
Molecular Weight	310.92 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-5-bromobenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-iodo-; 5-Bromo-o-iodobenzaldehyde; 2-Iodo-5-bromobenzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Iodobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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