Description

2-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its biphenyl core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for the production of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), charge-transport materials, and other advanced electronic components.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	1203-68-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formylbiphenyl; o-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde; 2-Biphenylylcarboxaldehyde; Biphenyl-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Biphenylaldehyde; o-Phenylbenzaldehyde; NSC 404087
EINECS	214-874-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	56 - 60 °C

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