Description

4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both benzaldehyde and methoxyphenyl moieties, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, due to its aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can be incorporated to modulate biological activity and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds requiring specific aromatic aldehydes.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Can be used to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymer chains, altering cross-linking behavior and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	209863-09-2
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 3'-methoxy-; 4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-4'-formylbiphenyl; 4-Formyl-3'-methoxybiphenyl; p-(m-Methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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