Description

3-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring a phenolic hydroxyl group ortho to the benzaldehyde moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzofuran or benzopyran scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Building block for dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials requiring specific photophysical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in developing novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Versatile starting material for methodological studies and novel compound library generation in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	400746-69-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3-biphenylcarboxaldehyde; 2'-Hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-2-hydroxybiphenyl; (2-Hydroxyphenyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Benzaldehyde-2-phenol; Biphenyl-3-carboxaldehyde, 2'-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxybiphenyl-3-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to ensure it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

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 light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.