Description

3,4-Diethoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, CAS NO 2029-94-9, prized for its ethoxy-substituted benzaldehyde structure. This compound is critical for synthesizing complex molecules where its aldehyde functionality and electron-donating ethoxy groups enable precise chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic core for bioactive molecule construction.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, pigments, and photoinitiators used in polymer and coating industries.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and perfumery compounds due to its benzaldehyde derivative properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and complex organic frameworks.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers as a functional monomer.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Diethoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	2029-94-9
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Diethoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,4-diethoxy-; 4,5-Diethoxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-Diethoxtbenzaldehyde; Veratraldehyde diethyl acetal (related); DEB (abbreviation); 1,2-Diethoxy-4-formylbenzene; 4-Formyl-1,2-diethoxybenzene
EINECS	217-978-8

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Diethoxybenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While we offer standard technical and high-purity grades, our quality systems support compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for demanding applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

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 material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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