Description

Isophthalaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic dialdehyde compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional reactivity makes it an essential precursor for creating complex molecular architectures with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for research and industrial applications in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors, where precise chemical intermediates are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), heterocyclic compounds, and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a cross-linking agent and monomer for manufacturing high-performance polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for constructing complex organic molecules, including Schiff bases, macrocycles, and fluorescent dyes.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, photographic chemicals, and specialty fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isophthalaldehyde
CAS No.	628-19-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6O2
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde; m-Phthalaldehyde; Isophthalic Dialdehyde; m-Formylbenzaldehyde; 1,3-Diformylbenzene; Benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde; m-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	211-025-8

Quality Control

Our Isophthalaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products tested against rigorous in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for every batch upon request, supporting your compliance and R&D needs.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
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.