Description

4-Methylbenzaldehyde Oxime is a versatile organic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its oxime functional group makes it a valuable precursor for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for developing new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for the introduction of the oxime moiety or for subsequent transformations into nitriles, amines, or other functional groups.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Intermediate in the creation of specific aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can act as a ligand in the formation of metal complexes for catalytic or material science applications.
• Polymer Additives: Potential use as a stabilizer or modifier in polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylbenzaldehyde Oxime
CAS No.	3717-16-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Tolualdehyde Oxime; 4-Methylbenzaldoxime; (4-Methylphenyl)methanone oxime; p-Methylbenzaldehyde oxime; p-Tolualdoxime; Benzaldehyde, 4-methyl-, oxime; Tolualdehyde oxime (p-); EINECS 223-074-7
EINECS	223-074-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylbenzaldehyde Oxime is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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