Description

5-Bromo-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile and high-purity protected aldehyde derivative, essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound offers a stable, moisture-sensitive precursor for the controlled introduction of the 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde moiety, a key building block in complex molecule construction. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromo-fluoro aromatic system imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functionalized monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: An ideal candidate for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	933671-89-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrFO2
Molecular Weight	263.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; (5-Bromo-2-fluorophenyl)dimethoxymethane; Dimethyl (5-bromo-2-fluorobenzylidene) acetal; 5-Bromo-2-fluoro-α,α-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol (tautomeric form); Benzaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-fluoro-, dimethyl acetal; 933671-89-7; Acetal of 5-Bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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