Description

4-Formylphenyl Cyclopropanecarboxylate is a high-purity organic compound featuring both a formyl and a cyclopropanecarboxylate ester functional group on a phenyl ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical industry for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a cyclopropane moiety for metabolic stability or conformational restriction.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the cyclopropane ring can enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce reactive aldehyde and ester groups into polymer chains, modifying thermal or mechanical properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The formyl group allows for further functionalization via reactions like reductive amination or Wittig chemistry, enabling rapid diversification of chemical libraries.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for custom synthesis projects in CROs (Contract Research Organizations).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Formylphenyl Cyclopropanecarboxylate
CAS No.	588695-35-6
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylphenyl Cyclopropanecarboxylate; 4-Carboxycyclopropyl Formate Phenyl Ester; p-Formylphenyl Cyclopropanecarboxylate; Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid 4-Formylphenyl Ester; Benzaldehyde, 4-[(cyclopropylcarbonyl)oxy]-; 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Cyclopropanecarboxylate (tautomeric form); CPC-4-CHO (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Formylphenyl Cyclopropanecarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products are suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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