Description

(2 - (4 - Chlorobenzene) Acetylene) Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a chlorophenylacetylene substituent. This unique molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex organic frameworks, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting specific receptors or requiring complex aromatic architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chlorophenyl and alkyne groups can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and alkyne functional groups for bioconjugation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for exploratory chemistry in university laboratories and corporate R&D centers focused on innovation in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2 - (4 - Chlorobenzene) Acetylene) Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1251832-81-1
Molecular Formula	C15H9ClO
Molecular Weight	240.68 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)ethynyl]benzaldehyde; 4-Chlorophenylacetylene Benzaldehyde; (2-((4-Chlorophenyl)ethynyl))benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-[(4-chlorophenyl)ethynyl]-; 2-(4-Chlorophenylethynyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (2 - (4 - Chlorobenzene) Acetylene) Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

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 compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.