Description

3,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde characterized by its two methoxy substituents in the meta positions. This compound serves as a crucial high-purity building block and key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories involved in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where precise chemical functionality is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dimethoxybenzene scaffold is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances due to its reactive aldehyde group and stable aromatic core.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic ligands for catalysis, monomers for polymers, and components for advanced organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in organic synthesis research, method development, and as a standard reference compound in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	7311-34-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 5-Formyl-1,3-dimethoxybenzene; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-dimethoxy-; 1,3-Dimethoxy-5-formylbenzene; 3,5-Dimethoxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; Aldehyde 3,5-dimethoxybenzene; NSC 406914; AI3-15300
EINECS	230-785-7

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 product 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	42 - 46 °C
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.