Description

4-Formylphenyl 4-Chlorobenzoate is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its bifunctional aromatic structure. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating mesogenic units in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce photoactive or cross-linking functionalities into specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex chromophores with specific light-absorption characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Formylphenyl 4-Chlorobenzoate
CAS No.	108577-34-0
Molecular Formula	C14H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	260.67 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde 4-Chlorobenzoate; p-Formylphenyl p-Chlorobenzoate; 4-Chlorobenzoic Acid 4-Formylphenyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, 4-formylphenyl ester; 4-(4-Chlorobenzoyloxy)benzaldehyde; (4-Formylphenyl) 4-chlorobenzoate; p-Chlorobenzoic Acid p-Formylphenyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Formylphenyl 4-Chlorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.