Description

Malealdehyde is a versatile and reactive dialdehyde compound with significant utility in organic synthesis and industrial applications. Its bifunctional aldehyde structure makes it a valuable building block for creating heterocyclic compounds, polymers, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a cross-linking agent and monomer in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various condensation and cyclization reactions to construct complex molecular frameworks in R&D.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research for developing new synthetic methodologies and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Malealdehyde
CAS No.	2363-83-9
Molecular Formula	C4H4O2
Molecular Weight	84.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenedial; Maleic Dialdehyde; 1,4-Dioxo-2-butene; trans-1,4-Dioxo-2-butene; 2-Butene-1,4-dione; (E)-2-Butenedial; trans-Butenedial; Maleinaldehyde
EINECS	219-112-1

Quality Control

Our Malealdehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for advanced synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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