Description

3-Methoxyphenylglyoxal Hydrate is a versatile aromatic α-diketone building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and complex pharmaceutical intermediates. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and fine chemical production for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic scaffolds, including quinoxalines, imidazoles, and other nitrogen-containing bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic diketone motifs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials where the methoxyphenyl group imparts specific electronic properties.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities (NCEs) in medicinal chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Methoxyphenylglyoxal Hydrate
CAS No.	118888-62-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	2-Oxo-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde Hydrate; (3-Methoxyphenyl)glyoxal Hydrate; 3-Methoxybenzoylformaldehyde Hydrate; 3-Methoxyphenyl-α-oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate; 1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanedione Hydrate; α-Keto-3-methoxy phenylacetaldehyde Hydrate; 3-Methoxybenzoylcarboxaldehyde Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxyphenylglyoxal Hydrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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