Description

5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Penta-2,4-Dienal is a specialized organic compound featuring a conjugated dienal system attached to a methoxyphenyl group, making it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. This structure is prized for its reactivity as a Michael acceptor and dienophile, enabling its use in the synthesis of complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with complex polycyclic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its reactive dienal moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile precursor in Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, non-linear optical materials, and other functional polymers where conjugated systems are critical.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Investigated as a potential intermediate for creating unique aromatic aldehydes and related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Penta-2,4-Dienal
CAS No.	27394-81-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-pentadienal; (2E,4E)-5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)penta-2,4-dienal; p-Methoxycinnamylideneacetaldehyde; 4-Methoxybenzylideneacetaldehyde; (E,E)-5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,4-pentadienal; 27394-81-6; 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Penta-2,4-Dienal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 sensitivity to oxidation, prolonged storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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