Description

5-Acetylsalicylaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both acetyl and formyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive aldehyde functionality.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands used in catalysis.
• Academic & Research Chemistry: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for studying condensation reactions, heterocycle formation (e.g., quinazolines, imidazoles), and as a starting material for Schiff base ligands.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetylsalicylaldehyde
CAS No.	68840-08-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-hydroxyacetophenone; 2-Hydroxy-5-acetylbenzaldehyde; 5-Acetyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-5-formylacetophenone; Salicylaldehyde, 5-acetyl-; 5-Acetyl salicylaldehyde; 5-Acetyl-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Acetylsalicylaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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