Description

4-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its biphenyl core and reactive formyl group make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and structural properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating mesogenic units and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize biphenyl-based ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability, rigidity, and optical properties of high-performance plastics.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized dyes and optical brighteners.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form extended conjugated systems.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in research laboratories for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	3218-36-8
Molecular Formula	C13H10O
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formylbiphenyl; p-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde; p-Phenylbenzaldehyde; 4-Phenylbenzaldehyde; Biphenyl-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Biphenylaldehyde; (1,1'-Biphenyl)-4-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	221-746-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	58 - 62 °C
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.