Description

4-(Benzyloxy)-2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its dichloro and benzyloxy substituents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis houses producing bespoke compounds for client R&D projects.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Benzyloxy)-2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	461031-79-8
Molecular Formula	C14H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	281.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloro-4-(phenylmethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(benzyloxy)-2,6-dichloro-; 4-Benzyloxy-2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde; 4-(Benzyloxy)-2,6-dichlorobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Benzyloxy)-2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain 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
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.