Description

4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aldehyde and dimethoxyphenyl functionalities, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic or biphenyl-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the dimethoxybenzene moiety can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers due to its electron-donating methoxy groups and planar structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and flavor & fragrance compounds requiring specific aromatic aldehyde backbones.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	728919-17-3
Molecular Formula	C15H14O3
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde; 2',4'-Dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 2',4'-dimethoxy-; 4-Formyl-4'-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)biphenyl; p-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including purity by HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profile, is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

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%

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