Description

2-Benzoylbenzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic ketone-aldehyde compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and an aldehyde group, makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including potential therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing π-conjugated systems used in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of specific aromatic compounds for specialty applications.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and novel compound library synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzoylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	16780-82-8
Molecular Formula	C14H10O2
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Benzoylbenzaldehyde; o-Benzoylbenzaldehyde; (2-Formylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 2-Formylbenzophenone; Benzophenone-2-carboxaldehyde; Phenyl(2-formylphenyl)methanone; 2-Benzoylbenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	240-826-7

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Benzoylbenzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its property of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	58 - 62 °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.