Description

3,5-Diisopropylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde characterized by its two isopropyl substituents in the meta positions. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered benzaldehyde moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer modifiers.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty resins and functional materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,5-Diisopropylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	112538-48-4
Molecular Formula	C13H18O
Molecular Weight	190.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Bis(1-methylethyl)benzaldehyde; m-Diisopropylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-bis(1-methylethyl)-; 3,5-Diisopropyl-benzaldehyde; 112538-48-4; Aldehyde C13
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Diisopropylbenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated industries.

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 easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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