Description

4-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a bromine substituent on a methylated benzene ring, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating molecules with bromine-substituted aromatic cores for targeted biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromo-methyl-benzaldehyde scaffold contributes to product efficacy and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoresist polymers due to its ability to modify electronic properties and polymer backbones.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and flavor & fragrance compounds where specific bromination patterns are required.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	78775-11-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight	199.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-bromobenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-m-tolualdehyde; 4-Bromo-3-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Bromo-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 78775-11-8; 4-Bromo-3-methyl-benzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-4-bromo-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-bromo-3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most sensitive synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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