Description

3-Chloro-4-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a hydroxymethyl substituent on a chlorinated benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and organocatalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: Building block for high-performance polymers, epoxy resins, and liquid crystalline materials due to its reactive functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new organic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	219765-14-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-chlorobenzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-4-formylbenzyl alcohol; Benzaldehyde, 3-chloro-4-(hydroxymethyl)-; 3-Chloro-4-hydroxy methyl benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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