Description

3'-Acetyl-Biphenyl-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile aromatic aldehyde building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an acetyl and a formyl group on a biphenyl scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aromatic structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers, due to its conjugated biphenyl core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-Up: An essential building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs offering custom synthesis services from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'-Acetyl-Biphenyl-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	400745-14-4
Molecular Formula	C15H12O2
Molecular Weight	224.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3'-acetylbiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde, 3'-acetyl-; 3'-Acetylbiphenyl-2-carboxaldehyde; 3-Acetyl-2-biphenylcarboxaldehyde; 3'-Acetyl-2-biphenylcarbaldehyde; 3'-Acetyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3'-Acetyl-Biphenyl-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products are suitable for research and development applications, with specifications tailored to meet the demanding requirements of process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is soluble in strong acid/organic solvent. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.