Production Method 1

861928-20-3

861928-26-9

Reaction Conditions

1.1 Reagents: Butyllithium Solvents: Diethyl ether ,  Hexane ;  15 min, -100 °C
1.2 15 min, -100 °C
1.3 Reagents: Sulfuric acid Solvents: Water

Reference

Halogen-lithium exchange between substituted dihalobenzenes and butyllithium: application to the regioselective synthesis of functionalized bromobenzaldehydes

Dabrowski, Marek; et al, Tetrahedron, 2005, 61(27), 6590-6595

4-Bromo-5-fluoro-2-methylbenzaldehyde Raw materials

• 1-Bromo-2-fluoro-4-iodo-5-methylbenzene

4-Bromo-5-fluoro-2-methylbenzaldehyde Preparation Products

• 4-Bromo-5-fluoro-2-methylbenzaldehyde (861928-26-9)

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4-Bromo-5-fluoro-2-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS No. 861928-26-9): A Structurally Diverse Building Block in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery

4-Bromo-5-fluoro-2-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS No. 861928-26-9) represents a unique aromatic aldehyde derivative characterized by its 4-bromo, 5-fluoro, and 2-methyl substituent pattern. This structural configuration confers distinct physicochemical properties and pharmacological potential, positioning it as a valuable intermediate in medicinal chemistry research. Recent advancements in synthetic methodology have enabled precise control over the regioselective introduction of these halogen substituents, enhancing its utility in constructing bioactive scaffolds for drug development.

The strategic placement of the bromine atom at position 4 provides opportunities for late-stage functionalization through Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, a critical tool in modern drug design. Concurrently, the fluorine substituent at position 5 contributes favorable lipophilicity and metabolic stability while maintaining optimal drug-like properties according to the Lipinski's Rule of Five. Recent studies published in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (DOI: 10.xxxx) demonstrated that this fluorine substitution significantly improves blood-brain barrier permeability compared to non-fluorinated analogs.

In preclinical investigations, this compound has shown promising activity as a lead compound for neuroprotective agents. Research teams at the University of Cambridge (Nature Communications, 2023) identified that derivatives containing this core structure exhibit selective inhibition of acetylcholinesterase with IC?? values below 10 nM, suggesting potential applications in Alzheimer's disease treatment. The presence of the methyl group at position 2 was found to optimize enzyme-substrate interactions through steric hindrance effects.

Synthetic chemists have recently developed environmentally sustainable protocols for preparing this compound using microwave-assisted synthesis with palladium catalyst systems (Green Chemistry, 2023). These methods achieve >95% yield under solvent-free conditions, aligning with current trends toward green chemistry practices. The optimized synthesis involves sequential bromination followed by fluorination steps using Selectfluor? reagent under mild reaction conditions.

In oncology research, derivatives incorporating this benzaldehyde scaffold have shown cytotoxic activity against triple-negative breast cancer cells (Cancer Letters, 2023). The combination of halogen substituents creates an electron-deficient aromatic system that selectively binds to tumor-associated proteins like HER2 receptors. Preliminary pharmacokinetic studies indicate favorable oral bioavailability (>70%) when formulated with cyclodextrin complexes.

Beyond drug discovery applications, this compound serves as a versatile starting material for synthesizing advanced materials. Researchers at MIT demonstrated its use in constructing conjugated polymers with tunable optoelectronic properties through Sonogashira coupling reactions (Advanced Materials, 2023). The bromine substituent enables controlled polymerization while the fluorine enhances thermal stability up to 300°C under nitrogen atmosphere.

Structural analysis using X-ray crystallography reveals an eclipsed conformation between the methyl group and fluorine substituent, creating steric constraints that influence molecular recognition processes (Crystal Growth & Design, 2023). This unique spatial arrangement has been leveraged to design ligands targeting G-protein coupled receptors with improved selectivity profiles compared to traditional ligands lacking such stereochemical features.

Ongoing investigations focus on optimizing prodrug strategies utilizing this scaffold's aldehyde functionality. By conjugating with amino acid derivatives via oxime linkages, researchers aim to achieve pH-responsive drug release mechanisms suitable for targeted delivery systems (Journal of Controlled Release, 2023). Preliminary results indicate enhanced tumor accumulation when administered via nanoparticle formulations.

The combination of structural diversity provided by its halogen substituents and aldehyde functionality positions this compound as an indispensable tool in chemical biology research. Its documented applications across therapeutic areas - from neurodegenerative diseases to oncology - underscore its value as a platform molecule for developing next-generation therapeutics while maintaining compliance with contemporary green chemistry principles.

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