Description

3-(Bromomethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a reactive bromomethyl substituent. This bifunctional molecule is crucial for synthesizing complex organic frameworks, enabling the introduction of both aldehyde and benzyl halide functionalities in a single step. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring benzyl-protected or functionalized aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromomethyl group facilitates further alkylation or coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Employed to introduce aldehyde and reactive halogen sites into polymer backbones for cross-linking or functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings, to create complex molecules for research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	82072-23-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight	199.05 g/mol
Synonyms	m-(Bromomethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Bromomethylbenzaldehyde; α-Bromo-m-tolualdehyde; (3-Bromomethyl)benzaldehyde; m-Bromomethylbenzaldehyde; 1-Bromo-3-(formylmethyl)benzene; Benzaldehyde, 3-(bromomethyl)-; 3-Formylbenzyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Bromomethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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