Description

1,4-Benzenediacetaldehyde is a versatile aromatic dialdehyde compound, serving as a key bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce two reactive aldehyde groups onto a rigid benzene core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring symmetrical or extended conjugated structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the para-dialdehyde motif is incorporated.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated Schiff base ligands and macrocyclic chelating agents for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and thermosetting plastics to enhance material properties.
• Organic Electronics: A valuable building block for synthesizing π-conjugated organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials used in OLEDs and sensors.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Benzenediacetaldehyde
CAS No.	39246-00-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10O2
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Benzenediacetaldehyde; 1,4-Diacetylbenzene (common misnomer); Terephthalaldehyde diacetal; α,α'-Diformyl-p-xylene; 1,4-Bis(2-oxoethyl)benzene; p-Phenylenediacetaldehyde; p-Xylylene-α,α'-dialdehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Benzenediacetaldehyde 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 purity determination, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality standards are designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and advanced material synthesis.

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 place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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