Description

4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive aldehyde group on a biphenyl scaffold modified with a butyl chain, enabling precise chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to the activity and selectivity of the final product.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of organic compounds for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electro-optical applications.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for the development of electron-transport or host materials in OLED devices.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Chemistry: Employed in custom synthesis and research for creating complex ligands, dyes, and functional polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	93972-06-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	238.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Butylphenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 4'-butyl-; p-Butylphenylbenzaldehyde; 4'-Butyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-(4'-Butylphenyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(p-Butylphenyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Butylbiphenyl-4'-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4-n-Butylphenyl)Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity. 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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