Description

5-Chloro-4-Methoxysalicylaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aldehyde and phenolic ether groups, makes it an indispensable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity, including benzofurans and chromones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its halogen and methoxy substituents for structural diversity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its reactive aldehyde group and aromatic core.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Preparation: Employed in the development of novel ligands for catalysis and metal complexation in industrial chemical processes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for π-conjugated systems used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science for creating new molecular entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-4-Methoxysalicylaldehyde
CAS No.	89938-56-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	186.59 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-5-chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-5-chlorosalicylaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 5-chloro-4-methoxy-; 5-Chloro-4-methoxysalicylaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-Chloro-4-Methoxysalicylaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, appearance, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.