Description

4-Bromo-3-Formylbenzoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group ortho to a bromine substituent, makes it a key precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoic acid or benzaldehyde motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and carbonyl functionalities for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials, where its aromatic core and reactive groups allow for precise tuning of material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and constructing molecular libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Formylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	776315-23-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	229.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-3-carboxybenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-3-formyl-benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3-formyl-; 4-Bromo-3-formylbenzoic acid (CAS 776315-23-2); 4-Bromo-3-aldehydobenzoic acid; 4-Bromoisophthalaldehyde acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-3-Formylbenzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, reducing agents, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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