Description

2,4-Diaminobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both aldehyde and amine groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzimidazole or quinoxaline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and complex colorants.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexation, useful in catalysis and material science.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers and resins, including epoxy curing agents and polyimides.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized as a derivatization agent in chromatography for the detection of specific functional groups.
• Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Diaminobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	98276-57-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Diaminobenzaldehyde; 2,4-Diaminobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,4-diamino-; 4-Amino-2-aminomethylbenzaldehyde; 2,4-DABAL; 1,3-Diamino-4-formylbenzene; 4-Formyl-1,3-phenylenediamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Diaminobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality standards meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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