Description

4-Butoxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of complex organic molecules. Its chemical structure, featuring both alkoxy and aldehyde functional groups, makes it a crucial building block for creating specialized compounds with targeted properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its benzaldehyde core provides a versatile scaffold.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for creating novel aromatic compounds used in high-value perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials due to its ability to modify molecular polarity and mesogenic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, including Knoevenagel condensations and reductive aminations, to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butoxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	51301-87-2
Molecular Formula	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-4-butoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Butoxy-m-anisaldehyde; 4-Butoxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Vanillin butyl ether; Butyl vanillin ether; 4-(Butoxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; p-Butoxy-m-methoxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Butoxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, related substances, and physical properties are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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