Description

4-Formylphenyl Pivalate is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate featuring a formyl group protected by a pivalate ester. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a protected aldehyde functionality that is stable under various reaction conditions. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring protected aldehyde groups for selective reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate in the manufacture of organic electronic materials and display components.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymer chains for cross-linking or to create specialty resins.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The pivalate group provides a robust protecting group for phenols in multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Formylphenyl Pivalate
CAS No.	95592-67-9
Molecular Formula	C12H14O3
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylphenyl Pivalate; 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Pivalate; p-Formylphenyl Pivalate; 4-(Pivaloyloxy)benzaldehyde; Pivalic Acid 4-Formylphenyl Ester; Benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 95592-67-9; p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Pivalate Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Formylphenyl Pivalate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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