Description

Acetic Acid 4-Formylbenzyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound, also known as 4-Formylbenzyl acetate. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactive formyl and ester functional groups. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A potential intermediate in the production of advanced electronic and display materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl ester group can act as a protecting group for carboxylic acids in multi-step syntheses.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Used in the research and development of complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid 4-Formylbenzyl Ester
CAS No.	54549-74-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylbenzyl Acetate; p-Formylbenzyl Acetate; (4-Formylphenyl)methyl Acetate; 4-(Acetoxymethyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(acetoxymethyl)-; Acetic Acid (4-Formylphenyl)methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid 4-Formylbenzyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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