Description

3',4'-Dimethyl-Biphenyl-4-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a substituted biphenyl core, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of non-linear optical materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with biphenyl-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its conjugated system.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Utilized in custom and contract synthesis for producing specialty chemicals with specific aromatic-aldehyde functionalities.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool compound in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	3',4'-Dimethyl-Biphenyl-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	343604-05-7
Molecular Formula	C15H14O
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3',4'-Dimethylphenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 3',4'-dimethyl-; 3',4'-Dimethyl-4-biphenylcarboxaldehyde; 4-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)benzaldehyde; 3,4-Dimethylbiphenyl-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Formyl-3',4'-dimethylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3',4'-Dimethyl-Biphenyl-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.