Description

Ethyl 4-Formylbenzoate is a high-purity organic building block featuring both an ester and an aldehyde functional group on an aromatic ring. This bifunctional nature makes it a versatile and critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and manufacturing. It is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical developers, and material scientists seeking to create novel compounds with specific properties. The compound is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure reliability and consistency for your sensitive chemical processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzaldehyde or benzoic acid derivative backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a core building block for creating specialized organic molecules used in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymer chains for cross-linking or to impart specific chemical reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks via reactions like condensation, reduction, or nucleophilic addition.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 4-Formylbenzoate
CAS No.	6287-86-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde; Ethyl p-formylbenzoate; 4-Carbethoxybenzaldehyde; p-(Ethoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 4-formyl-, ethyl ester; 4-Formylbenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-carboxybenzaldehyde; Terephthalaldehyde acid ethyl ester
EINECS	228-516-7

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Formylbenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	57 - 61 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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