Description

4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzaldehyde is a valuable halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its sterically hindered tetramethyl-substituted benzene core. This compound is crucial for advanced organic synthesis, offering a reactive aldehyde group and a bromine substituent for sequential functionalization. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring sterically hindered aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where bromine and aldehyde groups allow for further cross-linking or functionalization.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new organic reactions and constructing molecular libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	88174-44-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO
Molecular Weight	241.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzaldehyde; 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-4-bromobenzaldehyde; 4-Bromodurinal; Duryl aldehyde, 4-bromo-; Benzaldehyde, 4-bromo-2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-; 4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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