Description

2-Bromo-5,6-Dimethoxy-3-Nitro-Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromo, nitro, and dimethoxy substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, where its halogen and nitro groups are critical for bioactivity.
• Material Science & Dyes: Serves as a building block for advanced organic materials, liquid crystals, or high-performance pigments and dyes due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Academic & R&D Synthesis: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies, such as cross-coupling reactions (Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) or nucleophilic aromatic substitution, facilitated by the reactive bromo and nitro groups.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts where the aldehyde and methoxy groups can be further functionalized.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5,6-Dimethoxy-3-Nitro-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	885952-37-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO5
Molecular Weight	290.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5,6-dimethoxy-3-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-5,6-dimethoxy-3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-2-bromo-5,6-dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 5,6-Dimethoxy-3-nitro-2-bromobenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5,6-Dimethoxy-3-Nitro-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous standards expected in pharmaceutical and fine chemical development.

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 product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); therefore, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%

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