Description

3-Butoxy-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both alkoxy and aldehyde functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific properties. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients, fragrances, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its benzaldehyde core provides a reactive site for further functionalization.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for creating complex aromatic aldehydes used in perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Precursor: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials due to its ability to form rigid, conjugated structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, such as Knoevenagel condensations or reductive aminations, to introduce the benzaldehyde moiety into larger molecular frameworks.
• Photographic Chemical: Can be used in the synthesis of certain dyes and sensitizers for photographic and imaging applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Butoxy-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	34127-96-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-butoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Butoxy-p-anisaldehyde; 3-Butoxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-3-n-butoxybenzaldehyde; Butyl vanillin ether derivative; Benzaldehyde, 3-butoxy-4-methoxy-; Contact for additional synonyms
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Butoxy-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a high-purity synthetic intermediate.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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