Description

4-n-Pentyloxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a pentyloxy side chain, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, liquid crystal, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core intermediate for the production of nematic and smectic liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in reactions such as condensations and reductions to create more complex aldehydes, alcohols, and heterocyclic compounds.
• Perfumery and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of specific fragrance and flavor molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce aldehyde functional groups into polymer chains for cross-linking or property enhancement.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Pentyloxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	5736-91-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pentyloxybenzaldehyde; p-Pentyloxybenzaldehyde; 4-(Pentyloxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(pentyloxy)-; 4-n-Amyloxybenzaldehyde; p-Amyloxybenzaldehyde; 4-Pentoxybenzaldehyde; 5736-91-4
EINECS	227-250-6

Quality Control

Our 4-n-Pentyloxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.