Description

2,6-Diaminobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative characterized by two ortho-positioned amine groups. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical high-purity intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and advanced organic materials. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fused heterocycles like benzimidazoles and quinoxalines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic amine-aldehyde motifs.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized azo dyes and organic pigments with enhanced color fastness and properties.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Production: Utilized in synthesizing polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal complexation applications in material science.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of high-performance polymers, epoxy resins, and adhesives.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for organic synthesis and methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diaminobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	32114-62-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diaminobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Diaminobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-diamino-; 2,6-DAB; 2,6-Diaminobenzencarbonal; 2,6-Diaminophenylmethanal; 1,3-Diaminobenzene-2-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Diaminobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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