Description

4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a hydroxymethyl moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzyl alcohol or phenethylamine backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic-aldehyde chemistry is leveraged.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating mesogenic cores and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers, such as epoxy resins and polyesters, to alter cross-linking density and introduce hydroxyl functionality.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for heterocyclic chemistry, including the synthesis of chromenes, quinazolines, and other fused ring systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the controlled synthesis of complex aromatic aldehydes and alcohols used in fine fragrance compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	163164-47-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Formylphenyl)ethanol; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)benzaldehyde; p-(2-Hydroxyethyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Formylphenethyl Alcohol; 2-(4-Aldehydophenyl)ethanol; (4-Formylphenyl)ethanol; 4-Hydroxyethylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics.

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). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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