Description

3-Bromo-4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its bromine substituent and methoxyethoxy side chain. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, serving as a key electrophilic site for nucleophilic substitution and a reactive aldehyde group for condensation and derivatization reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in constructing heterocyclic cores and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine and ether functionalities are key structural motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its polarizable aromatic structure and ether linkage.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a scaffold for library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	915369-06-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-4-(2-methoxyethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-4-(2-methoxyethoxy)-; 915369-06-1; 3-Bromo-4-(β-methoxyethoxy)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing 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%

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