Description

3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its methoxymethyl substituent. This compound matters for its dual functionality, offering both an aldehyde group and a protected hydroxymethyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in multi-step organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring benzaldehyde derivatives with ether-linked side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic core and functional groups are incorporated into the final active compound.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the controlled synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for high-value fine chemicals and aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in various name reactions, including condensations and nucleophilic additions, to introduce the 3-(methoxymethyl)benzyl moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	28746-20-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	m-(Methoxymethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Methoxymethylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(methoxymethyl)-; 3-Formylphenyl methyl ether; (3-Formylphenyl)methoxymethane; α-Methoxy-m-tolualdehyde; m-Methoxymethylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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