Description

4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a halogenated aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries that require high-purity intermediates for research and development, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, agrochemical production, and specialty chemical synthesis, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromine and aldehyde functionalities enable further chemical modifications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: 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 other functional materials due to its aromatic and reactive aldehyde group.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized in research for methodological development and the exploration of new chemical reactions involving halogenated aldehydes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	88111-74-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-4-bromobenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2,5-xylaldehyde; p-Bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethyl-benzaldehyde; 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde 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 protocols.

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). Due to its properties of being light-sensitive and easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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