Description

2-(3,4-Dichloro-Benzyloxy)-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative with a benzyloxy-methoxy substitution pattern. This compound serves as a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its dichloro-substituted aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for ligands, catalysts, and functional organic materials due to its reactive aldehyde group and ether linkages.
• Research & Development: Essential compound for medicinal chemistry programs, library synthesis, and route scouting in contract research organizations (CROs) and academic labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3,4-Dichloro-Benzyloxy)-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	588714-48-1
Molecular Formula	C15H12Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	311.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-2-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methoxy]benzaldehyde; 2-[(3,4-Dichlorobenzyl)oxy]-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methoxy]-3-methoxy-; 588714-48-1; 2-(3,4-Dichlorobenzyloxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(3,4-Dichloro-Benzyloxy)-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability.

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%

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