Description

4-Chlorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile acetal-protected derivative of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde, offering enhanced stability and reactivity for advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound serves as a crucial protected aldehyde intermediate, enabling controlled reactions in complex multi-step organic syntheses. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a protected benzaldehyde functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the chlorobenzyl moiety is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic addition reactions, Grignard reactions, and as a masked aldehyde group in complex molecule construction.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Valuable tool in methodological development and asymmetric synthesis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	3395-81-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	186.64 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Chlorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; 1-Chloro-4-[(dimethoxymethyl)methyl]benzene; (4-Chlorophenyl)dimethoxymethane; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-[(dimethoxymethyl)methyl]-; 4-Chloro-α,α-dimethoxy-toluene; α,α-Dimethoxy-4-chlorotoluene; NSC 403764
EINECS	222-247-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each parameter are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly closed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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