Description

2'-Formyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value biphenyl derivative featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid functional group, making it a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows for selective chemical transformations, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with high precision. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), angiotensin II receptor antagonists, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its biphenyl core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile scaffold for producing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a rigid biphenyl backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Formyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6720-26-9
Molecular Formula	C14H10O3
Molecular Weight	226.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid, 2'-formyl-; 2'-Formylbiphenyl-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-2'-formylbiphenyl; 2'-Aldehydobiphenyl-2-carboxylic Acid; o-Formyl-o'-carboxybiphenyl; NSC 163082; Biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, 2'-formyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2'-Formyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.