Description

3-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative containing a reactive epoxide (oxirane) functional group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for synthesizing advanced polymers, coatings, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, specialty polymer, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Epoxy Resin Modifier: Used to introduce aldehyde functionality into epoxy resin backbones, enhancing cross-linking density and modifying thermal/mechanical properties for advanced composites and adhesives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules, leveraging both the aldehyde and epoxide groups for sequential chemical transformations.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive diluent and cross-linker in specialty coating formulations, improving film hardness, chemical resistance, and adhesion.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal monomers due to its rigid benzaldehyde core and polymerizable epoxide group.
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Building Block: Utilized in controlled polymer architecture synthesis for applications in drug delivery and nanotechnology.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) via the epoxide ring-opening reaction, introducing aldehyde handles for further conjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	22590-64-3
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Formylphenoxymethyl)oxirane; 3-Glycidyloxybenzaldehyde; m-Glycidyloxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(oxiranylmethoxy)-; Oxiran-2-ylmethyl 3-formylphenyl ether; (3-Formylphenoxymethyl)oxirane; Glycidyl 3-formylphenyl ether; 3-(Glycidyloxy)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Oxiran-2-Ylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing practices for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Epoxide Content	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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