Description

2-Bromo-5-Fluorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents on an aromatic aldehyde acetal framework. This compound is critical for introducing specific halogenated benzaldehyde motifs into complex molecules under controlled conditions, offering a protected aldehyde functionality for multi-step synthetic sequences. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2-bromo-5-fluoro substitution pattern is advantageous.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up projects in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Fluorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	933585-18-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10BrFO2
Molecular Weight	249.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-5-fluoro-, dimethyl acetal; (2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)dimethoxymethane; Dimethyl (2-bromo-5-fluorobenzylidene) acetal; α,α-Dimethoxy-2-bromo-5-fluorotoluene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Fluorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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