Description

4-Bromo-5-Phenyl-Furan-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated furan derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and a bromine substituent on the furan ring, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the furan core.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: The reactive aldehyde and bromine groups enable Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in universities and corporate labs for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-5-Phenyl-Furan-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	99142-58-2
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	251.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-5-phenyl-2-furaldehyde; 5-Phenyl-4-bromofuran-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 4-bromo-5-phenyl-; 4-Bromo-5-phenylfurfural; 99142-58-2; 4-Bromo-5-phenyl-2-furancarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-5-Phenyl-Furan-2-Carbaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR and NMR), and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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