Description

4-Oxiranylmethoxy-Benzaldehyde is a high-purity specialty chemical building block featuring a benzaldehyde core functionalized with an oxiranylmethoxy (glycidyl ether) group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced polymers, resins, and fine chemicals where both aldehyde and epoxide reactivity are required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Epoxy Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent and cross-linking agent to modify the flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance of epoxy resin systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring glycidyl or aldehyde functionality for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its dual reactive sites to build complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer & Coatings Chemistry: Employed to introduce aldehyde groups into polymer backbones or as a curing agent in specialty coatings, enhancing performance characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Functions as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized to create cross-linked networks in adhesives, sealants, and composite materials, improving thermal and mechanical stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxiranylmethoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	14697-49-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Oxiranylmethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-Glycidyloxybenzaldehyde; p-(Glycidyloxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(oxiranylmethoxy)-; 4-Epoxypropoxybenzaldehyde; Glycidyl 4-formylphenyl ether; 2,3-Epoxypropyl 4-formylphenyl ether; 4-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxiranylmethoxy-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Epoxide Value	Contact for details

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