Description

6-Formyl-Benzo[1,3]Dioxole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value aromatic aldehyde-carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both formyl and carboxylic acid functional groups on a benzodioxole scaffold, enables its use in constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its benzodioxole moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoresponsive polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Formyl-Benzo[1,3]Dioxole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	51877-66-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6O5
Molecular Weight	194.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-6-formyl-1,3-benzodioxole; 6-Formyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid; Piperonal-6-carboxylic acid; 5-Formylpiperonylic acid; 6-Carboxypiperonal; 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid, 6-formyl-; 5-(Formyl)-1,3-benzodioxole-6-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Formyl-Benzo[1,3]Dioxole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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