CAS 20028-53-9: 2-Amino-5-chlorobenzaldehyde

2-Amino-5-Chlorobenzaldehyde is used as a raw material in organic synthesis. It also serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Amino-5-chlorobenzaldehyde

2-Amino-5-chlorobenzaldehyde is an oxygenated, acidic compound that has a reactive functional group. The 2-amino group in this molecule is a part of the amino alcohol family, which includes compounds such as 2-aminobenzyl alcohol and 2-aminopropanol. This molecule is a reactive intermediate in organic chemistry with applications in efficient methods for the synthesis of xylene and other molecules. The reaction time for this conversion can be increased by using metal ions as catalysts. This chemical has been shown to have cellular activity, with reaction mechanisms including substitution at nitrogen atoms and C-H bond cleavage. 2-Amino-5-chlorobenzaldehyde also reacts with substrates containing benzene rings to form mesoporous materials with high surface areas.