Description

4-Bromo-2-Formylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic building block featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid functional group, making it a key intermediate for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its value lies in its ability to undergo a variety of chemical transformations, enabling the construction of heterocyclic compounds and functionalized aromatic systems. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzofuran, quinoline, or other fused heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for π-conjugated systems and small molecule semiconductors used in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants due to its modifiable aromatic core.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Formylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	871502-87-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	229.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-formylbenzoic acid; 2-Formyl-4-bromobenzoic acid; 4-Bromophthalaldehyde acid; 4-Bromo-2-carboxybenzaldehyde; 2-Carboxy-4-bromobenzaldehyde; 4-Bromosalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Bromo-2-aldehydobenzoic acid; 4-Bromo-2-(oxomethyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Formylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR/NMR), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening a new container. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.