Description

3-Formylsalicylic Acid, 97 is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key multifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its dual functional groups enable precise molecular construction, making it valuable for creating complex chemical architectures with defined properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), salicylate derivatives, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive formyl group.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic dyes, colorants, and optical brighteners.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a chelating agent or precursor for ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of complex fragrance compounds, UV absorbers, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formylsalicylic Acid, 97
CAS No.	610-04-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6O4
Molecular Weight	166.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3-formylbenzoic Acid; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxyisophthalaldehyde-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid; Salicylaldehyde-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Aldehydosalicylic Acid; 3-Carboxysalicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-m-formylbenzoic Acid
EINECS	210-210-3

Quality Control

Our 3-Formylsalicylic Acid, 97 is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the declared specifications and is free from significant impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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