Description

5-Chloro-2,3-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its chloro and dimethoxy substituents which impart unique electronic and steric properties. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive aldehyde group for condensation and functionalization reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with benzaldehyde-derived scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its substituted benzaldehyde structure is integral.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating complex heterocycles, ligands for catalysis, and specialty fine chemicals via reactions like aldol condensation or reductive amination.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its electron-donating methoxy groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2,3-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	86232-28-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	200.62 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2,3-dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-chloro-2,3-dimethoxy-; 5-Chloroveratraldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2,3-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each lot to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity.

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%

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