Description

6-Bromo-2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique combination of bromo, fluoro, and hydroxy substituents on the benzaldehyde scaffold makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound 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 fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and bromine atoms can enhance compound efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its reactive aldehyde and phenolic groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorescent tags, photoaffinity labels, or other molecular probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	935534-46-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrFO2
Molecular Weight	219.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-6-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-3-hydroxy-6-bromobenzaldehyde; 6-Bromo-2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-benzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-6-bromo-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 6-bromo-2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-; 935534-46-6 (CAS RN)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for solvent residue analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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 sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and 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)	≥ 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.