Description

Octanedial (CAS NO 638-54-0) is a versatile dialdehyde compound with significant utility in organic synthesis and industrial applications. Its bifunctional aldehyde structure makes it a valuable building block for creating polymers, cross-linking agents, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their processes.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer and cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the formulation of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in creating heterocyclic compounds and macrocycles.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and fragrance components.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced materials, including adhesives and sealants with specific performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octanedial
CAS No.	638-54-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Suberaldehyde; 1,8-Octanedial; Octanedialdehyde; Octamethylenedialdehyde; Octane-1,8-dial; Suberic Dialdehyde; Octanedioic Dialdehyde; α,ω-Octanedial
EINECS	211-347-5

Quality Control

Our Octanedial is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound (store under inert atmosphere), it is recommended to handle under an inert gas such as nitrogen for long-term storage or after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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