Description

3-[(3-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring a benzaldehyde core linked via an ether bridge to a meta-methylbenzyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science. Its controlled reactivity profile allows for selective functionalization, enabling the creation of novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized benzaldehyde moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic-aldehyde chemistry is leveraged.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid, planar structure.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance molecules and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Can be incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Serves as a valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-[(3-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	590354-44-2
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(3-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde; m-[(m-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde; 3-(3-Methylbenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-[(3-methylphenyl)methoxy]-; 3-(3-Methylbenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; (3-Methylbenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; 3-(m-Methylbenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; 3-Formylphenyl 3-methylbenzyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-[(3-Methylbenzyl)Oxy]Benzaldehyde adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We are committed to supporting your quality management systems and can discuss custom purity grades or analytical packages to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

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.