Description

4,6-Dimethyl-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, characterized by its phenolic hydroxyl and formyl functional groups. This compound serves as a crucial high-purity synthetic intermediate for the production of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty dyes. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science sectors for its role in constructing heterocyclic frameworks and as a building block for ligands and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzopyran or salicylaldehyde-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific phenolic-aldehyde motifs.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for producing complex azo dyes and metal-complex pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create Schiff base ligands for metal catalysis and chelation, useful in industrial catalysis and material design.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors and photoactive materials in OLED and sensor applications.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing certain aroma chemicals, though typically requiring high-purity grades.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dimethyl-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1666-02-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 4,6-Dimethylsalicylaldehyde; 2-Formyl-3,5-dimethylphenol; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 4,6-Xylenol-2-carboxaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 4,6-dimethyl-; NSC 403697
EINECS	216-791-7

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dimethyl-2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to minimize potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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