Description

5-Bromo-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable building block for introducing specific electronic and steric properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen atoms for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the research and production of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	93777-26-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrFO
Molecular Weight	203.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-bromobenzaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Fluor-5-brombenzaldehyd; Benzenecarboxaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-fluoro-; 5-Bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 93777-26-5 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade pharmaceutical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.