Description

2,5-Didodecoxyterephthalaldehyde is a high-purity, dialkoxy-substituted aromatic dialdehyde building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key monomer in the synthesis of advanced polymers and functional organic materials. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, specialty polymer, and advanced material science industries.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A crucial monomer for producing specialty polyazomethines (Schiff base polymers), polyimides, and other high-performance polymers with tailored thermal and optical properties.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core mesogenic unit in the development of thermotropic liquid crystals for display technologies and optical devices.
• Macrocyclic Chemistry: Used as a precursor in the construction of shape-persistent macrocycles and molecular cages via condensation reactions.
• Coordination Polymers & MOFs: Functions as an organic linker or ligand in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers for catalysis or gas storage.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a building block for π-conjugated systems in organic electronic materials, such as organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Surface Modification & Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs): The long alkyl chains and aldehyde groups facilitate its use in creating functionalized surfaces with specific chemical reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Didodecoxyterephthalaldehyde
CAS No.	123415-45-2
Molecular Formula	C30H50O4
Molecular Weight	474.72 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Bis(dodecyloxy)terephthalaldehyde; 1,4-Bis(dodecyloxy)-2,5-diformylbenzene; Terephthalaldehyde, 2,5-bis(dodecyloxy)-; 2,5-Didodecyloxyterephthalaldehyde; 2,5-Di(dodecyloxy)benzene-1,4-dicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and industrial use. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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