Description

1,4-Phenyldiglyoxal is a high-purity aromatic dialdehyde compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its two reactive glyoxal groups attached to a central benzene ring, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and macrocyclic structures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require precise and reliable intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing fused heterocycles like imidazoles and quinoxalines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic-aldehyde functionalities.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated Schiff base ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to introduce reactive aldehyde groups into polymer backbones for enhanced properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for π-conjugated molecules and polymers being researched for use in OLEDs and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the discovery of new reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Phenyldiglyoxal
CAS No.	2673-16-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6O4
Molecular Weight	190.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diformylbenzene-2,5-dicarboxaldehyde; 2,5-Diformyl-1,4-benzenedicarboxaldehyde; Terephthalaldehyde-2,5-dicarboxaldehyde; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde, 2,5-diformyl-; p-Phenylenediglyoxal; 2,5-Diformylterephthalaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Phenyldiglyoxal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, including cGMP intermediates for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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