Description

Veratraldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde with a distinct vanilla-like aroma, serving as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality as a flavoring agent and a crucial building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their production processes.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart vanilla notes in food products and as a fragrance component in perfumes and cosmetics.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a critical intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including L-DOPA and other catechol derivatives.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed as a starting material or reagent in organic chemistry for the synthesis of complex molecules, including heterocyclic compounds.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the preparation of certain photographic developers and sensitizers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediates: Functions as a building block in the synthesis of specific dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Veratraldehyde
CAS No.	120-14-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde; Methylvanillin; Veratric Aldehyde; Vanillin Methyl Ether; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-; Protocatechualdehyde dimethyl ether
EINECS	204-373-2

Quality Control

Our Veratraldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications for industrial and fine chemical grades. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 45 °C
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.