CAS · 123-08-0
Product Overview
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a high-purity essences-and-fragrances supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Light yellow crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Content: | 99% min |
| Moisture: | 0.5% max |
| MP: | 114.5°C min |
Applications
1. Pharmaceutical Intermediate
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde丨CAS 123-08-0 is widely used as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including drugs with antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
2. Flavor and Fragrance Industry
It is used in the formulation of flavoring agents and fragrance compounds, imparting sweet, balsamic, and almond-like notes. It is often utilized in the synthesis of vanillin, a major component of vanilla flavor.
3. Dye and Polymer Synthesis
This compound serves as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, dyes, and resins, especially in applications requiring phenolic functionality.
4. Analytical Chemistry
Used as a reagent in chemical analysis and derivatization techniques, particularly in the preparation of Schiff bases, which are key ligands in coordination chemistry.
5. Agricultural and Pesticide Research
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is studied for its biological activity against certain pests and microbes, contributing to the development of plant protection agents and natural preservatives.
Benefits
✅ Versatile Synthetic Building Block
It is a valuable intermediate for creating a variety of functionalized aromatic compounds due to its dual reactivity (aldehyde and phenol groups).
✅ Naturally Derived and Biocompatible
As a compound naturally occurring in some plant species, it aligns with green chemistry principles and is generally well-tolerated in low concentrations.
✅ Broad Industrial Utility
From flavors to pharmaceuticals, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde plays an important role in multiple sectors of chemical manufacturing and formulation.
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