Description

4-[(3,4-Dichlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring a dichlorobenzyl-protected phenolic aldehyde, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing antimicrobial activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the specific dichlorobenzyloxybenzaldehyde scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted aromatic core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting point for synthesizing fluorescent tags or molecular probes used in biochemical assays.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific R&D and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(3,4-Dichlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	66742-56-1
Molecular Formula	C14H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	281.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)methoxy]benzaldehyde; p-[(3,4-Dichlorobenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-[(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]-; 3,4-Dichlorobenzyl 4-formylphenyl ether; 4-(3,4-Dichlorobenzyloxy)benzaldehyde; (3,4-Dichlorobenzyloxy)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-[(3,4-Dichlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the precise requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the material should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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