Description

Succinaldehyde CAS NO 638-37-9 is a versatile dialdehyde compound, also known as butanedial, serving as a crucial building block in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly at the two aldehyde groups, makes it an essential intermediate for creating heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This chemical is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrroles and imidazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to form complex molecular architectures.
• Crosslinking Agent: Acts as a crosslinker for proteins, collagen, and certain polymers, enhancing material stability and mechanical properties in biotechnological and material science applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymers, altering their solubility, reactivity, and interaction with other materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Succinaldehyde
CAS No.	638-37-9
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2
Molecular Weight	86.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Butanedial; 1,4-Butanedial; Succindialdehyde; Tetramethylene dialdehyde; 1,2-Diformylethane; Succinic dialdehyde; Succinal; Succinaldehyd
EINECS	211-332-0

Quality Control

Our Succinaldehyde is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (purity), identification, and impurity profile analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat and ignition sources. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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