Description

4-Hydroxymethylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a hydroxymethyl group, makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Fine Chemical & Dye Manufacturing: Building block for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the production of certain aromatic compounds used in perfumery.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxymethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	52010-97-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzaldehyde; p-Hydroxymethylbenzaldehyde; (4-Formylphenyl)methanol; Benzaldehyde, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-; p-Formylbenzyl alcohol; 4-Formylbenzyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethyl-4-formylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxymethylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	110 - 114 °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.