4-Bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzaldehyde

• CAT Number: L019554
• CAS Number: 254744-15-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H7BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 215.04
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7BrO2/c9-8-2-1-6(4-10)3-7(8)5-11/h1-4,11H,5H2
• InChIKey: OWEQREQKSWUZJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)CO)Br

4-Bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzaldehyde（Cat No.:L019554）is an aromatic compound characterized by a bromine atom and a hydroxymethyl group attached to a benzaldehyde core. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceuticals. The bromine atom facilitates further chemical modifications through electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, while the hydroxymethyl group offers a versatile handle for nucleophilic additions or conversions into other functional groups. The aldehyde functionality is key in forming Schiff bases and other condensation products, making this compound essential for synthesizing complex organic molecules.