Description

5-Methyl-2-(Phenylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive aldehyde group and the substituted benzyl-protected phenol structure, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer additives where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its planar, conjugated structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2-(Phenylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	53389-98-3
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzyloxy)-5-methylbenzaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-(benzyloxy)benzaldehyde; o-(Benzyloxy)-p-tolualdehyde; 2-Benzyloxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-methyl-2-(phenylmethoxy)-; 2-(Phenylmethoxy)-5-methylbenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-2-(Phenylmethoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.