Description

4-Aminobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic amine-aldehyde intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amine and an aldehyde group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye industries, where it serves as a precursor for various heterocycles and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antimalarial and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other colorants.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for Schiff base formation and as a building block for ligands and complex molecules.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of polymers and functional materials, such as corrosion inhibitors and conductive polymers.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the formulation of certain photographic developers and sensitizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	556-18-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO
Molecular Weight	121.14 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Aminobenzaldehyde; 4-Formylaniline; p-Formylaniline; Aniline-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Aminobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 1-Amino-4-formylbenzene; Benzenamine, 4-formyl-
EINECS	209-113-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Aminobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We can support compliance requirements for various pharmacopeial and industrial specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C
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.