Description

3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde CAS NO 126485-58-3 is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a benzaldehyde core substituted with a 3-methoxyphenyl group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, including ligands for metal complexes and core structures for emissive or charge-transport layers.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the controlled synthesis of complex fragrance molecules and other high-value specialty chemicals where specific substitution patterns are required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, aldol condensations, and other catalytic transformations in chemical research.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce aldehyde groups into polymer chains for further functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	126485-58-3
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 3'-methoxy-; 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde; m-Methoxy-m-phenylbenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for sensitive synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, and custom specifications can be developed to support your project needs.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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