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p-Tolualdehyde (CAS 104-87-0) Technical Specifications
Molecular Characteristics
| Parameter |
Specification |
| CAS Number |
104-87-0 |
| Molecular Formula |
C8H8O |
| Appearance |
Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Purity Grade |
Industrial (≥98%), Pharmaceutical (≥99.5%) |
| Boiling Point |
204-205°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point |
82°C (closed cup) |
Comparative Analysis
| Feature |
p-Tolualdehyde |
Benzaldehyde |
o-Tolualdehyde |
| Reactivity |
Moderate electrophilicity |
High reactivity |
Lower stability |
| Thermal Stability |
Superior at ≤200°C |
Decomposes at 180°C |
Limited above 170°C |
| Solubility |
0.5 g/L in water (20°C) |
0.6 g/L in water |
0.3 g/L in water |
Industrial Applications
Fragrance Manufacturing
Essential component in:
- Lilac and floral scent formulations
- High-end perfume fixatives
- Functional air care products
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
- Key precursor for antihistamine APIs
- Building block for anticonvulsant drugs
- Intermediate in vitamin synthesis
Agrochemical Production
- Active ingredient in fungicidal formulations
- Plant growth regulator synthesis
- Pheromone-based pest control systems
Operational Protocols
Storage Requirements
| Condition |
Specification |
| Temperature |
15-25°C (long-term storage) |
| Container |
Nitrogen-purged stainless steel |
| Shelf Life |
24 months unopened |
Reaction Optimization
- Optimal catalyst: 0.5-1.2% Pt/Al2O3
- Recommended solvent systems: Ethanol/water (7:3)
- pH range: 6.8-7.5 for amine reactions
Implementation Scenarios
Case 1: Flavor Enhancement
Food manufacturer achieved 40% cost reduction in vanilla flavor production through p-Tolualdehyde-mediated synthesis.
Case 2: Pharmaceutical Synthesis
API producer increased intermediate yield from 68% to 82% using optimized p-Tolualdehyde reaction conditions.
Documented Client Implementations
Client A: European Fragrance House
| Parameter |
Detail |
| Application |
Luxury perfume base |
| Volume |
8.5MT quarterly |
| Benefit |
25% longer scent retention |
Client B: Asian Pharma Company
| Parameter |
Detail |
| Use Case |
Antiviral drug intermediate |
| Scale |
Batch size: 1200L |
| Outcome |
Impurities reduced to <0.15% |
Technical Consultation
Request customized specifications:
| Contact Method |
Detail |
| Email |
info@vivalr.com |
| Phone |
(86) 15866781826 |
| Response Time |
<24 hours for technical queries |
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