Description

4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity specialty chemical building block featuring a benzaldehyde core substituted with a hydroxydiphenylmethyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex diarylmethanol or benzophenone motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aldehyde functionality for further chemical transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoresists due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and UV stabilizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	220176-13-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	288.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)benzaldehyde; [4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)phenyl]methanol (tautomer); alpha,α-Diphenyl-4-formylbenzyl alcohol; 4-(α-Hydroxybenzhydryl)benzaldehyde; p-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)benzaldehyde; (4-Formylphenyl)diphenylmethanol; Benzhydrol, 4-formyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.