Description

1,4-Cyclohexanedicarbaldehyde is a versatile aliphatic dialdehyde building block with a rigid cyclohexane backbone. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and advanced materials. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific structural and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a rigid, alicyclic di-aldehyde moiety.
• Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Used as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and thermosetting resins, contributing to material strength and thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored activity profiles.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex macrocycles, ligands for catalysis, and other fine chemicals in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of advanced organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other functional materials where precise molecular geometry is critical.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals, leveraging its aldehyde functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Cyclohexanedicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	33424-83-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Cyclohexanedialdehyde; Cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxaldehyde; p-Cyclohexanedicarboxaldehyde; 1,4-Diformylcyclohexane; 1,4-Bis(formyl)cyclohexane; Hexahydroterephthalaldehyde; Terephthalaldehyde, hexahydro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be kept sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.