Description

4-Acetylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic ketone-aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both acetyl and formyl groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare Schiff base ligands and other complexing agents for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Functional Material Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoresist materials.
• Fine Chemical and Dye Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Academic and R&D: Valuable reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	3457-45-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8O2
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetylbenzaldehyde; p-Acetylbenzaldehyde; 4-Formylacetophenone; p-Formylacetophenone; 1-(4-Formylphenyl)ethanone; 4-Acetylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; Acetophenone-4-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-Acetylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). 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	105 - 110 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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