Description

4-(4-Ethylphenoxy)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a phenoxy moiety, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with diphenyl ether or benzophenone-like scaffolds for potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal compounds and charge-transport layers for displays.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce aldehyde functionality for cross-linking or to modify thermal and mechanical properties of specialty resins.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex dyes and organic pigments, where its structure contributes to color and stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and creating libraries of compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(4-Ethylphenoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	61343-85-9
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(p-Ethylphenoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(4-Ethylphenoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(4-ethylphenoxy)-; 4-Ethylphenyl 4-formylphenyl ether; (4-Formylphenoxy)(4-ethyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4-Ethylphenoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation to maintain optimal purity and stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

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