Description

3',4'-(Didecyloxy)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring two decyloxy substituents on the benzene ring. This molecular structure is significant for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of advanced organic materials and functional chemicals. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of mesogenic cores and charge-transporting molecules used in display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lipophilic, long-chain substituted aromatic systems.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for creating specialized dyes, pigments, and photo-initiators with tailored solubility and performance properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymers or as a cross-linking agent to modify the thermal and mechanical properties of specialty resins.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate in academic and industrial research for studying new organic reactions, particularly in C-C bond formation and catalytic processes.
• Surfactant & Specialty Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of non-ionic surfactants and other specialty chemicals where the decyloxy chains impart specific surface-active properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3',4'-(Didecyloxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	118468-34-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₃
Molecular Weight	418.66 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Didecyloxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-Bis(decyloxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,4-bis(decyloxy)-; 4-Formyl-1,2-bis(decyloxy)benzene; 1,2-Bis(decyloxy)-4-formylbenzene; 3,4-Di-n-decyloxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-Didecoxybenzaldehyde (common misspelling)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3',4'-(Didecyloxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (by HPLC), identification (by IR and NMR), and impurity profile. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research or commercial scale 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.