Description

3-Ethoxy-4-(2-Hydroxy-Ethoxy)-Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both ethoxy and hydroxyethoxy substituents, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its aldehyde functionality allows for further chemical modifications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and emissive compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce aldehyde groups for cross-linking or to impart specific solubility and thermal characteristics to specialty resins.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and high-value fine chemicals where precise molecular architecture is required.
• Photoresist & Photopolymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in formulations for advanced photoresists used in semiconductor manufacturing and UV-curable coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxy-4-(2-Hydroxy-Ethoxy)-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	91123-08-9
Molecular Formula	C11H14O4
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Ethoxy-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-ethoxy-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-; 4-Formyl-2-ethoxyphenoxyethanol; 2-(4-Formyl-2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethanol; 3-Ethoxy-4-(β-hydroxyethoxy)benzaldehyde; Ethyl 4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (common misnomer check); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethoxy-4-(2-Hydroxy-Ethoxy)-Benzaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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 atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. 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	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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