Description

2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl)-2-Oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate is a high-value, specialized organic building block characterized by its biphenyl core and reactive oxoacetaldehyde functional group. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for constructing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing biphenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis to introduce the 2-oxoacetaldehyde functionality into complex molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl)-2-Oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate
CAS No.	857368-92-4
Molecular Formula	C14H10O3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	226.23 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	2-(4-Biphenylyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-acetylglyoxal hydrate; 4-Biphenylglyoxal hydrate; 2-Oxo-2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)acetaldehyde hydrate; (4-Biphenylyl)glyoxal hydrate; α-Oxo[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-acetaldehyde hydrate
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Quality Control

Our 2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl)-2-Oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere after each use to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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