Chemical Name: | 2-hydroxy-4-(4-methylsulfanylphenyl)benzaldehyde |
CAS Number: | 1261925-44-3 |
Product Number: | AG000S5L(AGN-PC-09Q1V8) |
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Molecular Formula: | C14H12O2S |
Molecular Weight: | 244.3089 |
3-Hydroxy-4'-(methylthio)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbaldehyde plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block for creating a variety of organic compounds. Its unique structure and functional groups make it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound can be used in reactions such as Grignard reactions, Friedel-Crafts acylations, and Heck couplings to introduce diverse substitution patterns onto the biphenyl scaffold. Additionally, its aldehyde group allows for further derivatization through various transformations, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with specific functionalities.