Description

Ethyl 2'-Formyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring both a formyl and an ester functional group on a biphenyl scaffold. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with biphenyl-based structures for targets in oncology and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific biphenyl motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), due to its conjugated biphenyl system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where precise molecular structure is critical.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2'-Formyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	885950-48-1
Molecular Formula	C16H14O3
Molecular Weight	254.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Ethoxycarbonylbiphenyl-2-carboxaldehyde; 2'-Formylbiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4'-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxylate (Incorrect IUPAC variant); Biphenyl-2-carboxaldehyde, 4'-(ethoxycarbonyl)-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-formyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-formylbiphenyl-4-carboxylate; 4-Carbethoxy-2'-formylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2'-Formyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 96.0%
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.