Description

4-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-3-Bromobenzaldehyde is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is crucial for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in constructing complex molecular architectures for pharmaceutical and materials research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for its versatile reactivity as an intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where the bromo and aldehyde functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid, substituted benzaldehyde core.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create biaryl structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Utilized for preparing specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-3-Bromobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	937678-86-9
Molecular Formula	C15H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	321.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]benzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxybenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-3-bromobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]-; 3-Bromo-4-(p-methoxybenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(p-Methoxybenzyloxy)-3-bromobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-3-Bromobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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