Thermo Scientific™ 2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde 99%

High-Purity Reagent for Organic Synthesis and Analytical Applications

Thermo Scientific™ 2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde (Gentisaldehyde) is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde used extensively in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate development, and analytical research. With a purity of ≥99% and GC assay ≥98.5%, this compound is ideal for laboratory procedures requiring consistent performance and structural integrity.

The compound, also known as gentisate aldehyde, features a phenolic hydroxyl group at the 2 and 5 positions of the benzene ring and a reactive aldehyde group at position 1, making it suitable for nucleophilic substitutions, Schiff base formations, and coordination chemistry applications.

Key Features & Benefits

• ✅ High Chemical Purity (≥99%) – Ensures reliable performance in synthesis and assay workflows
• ✅ GC Assay ≥98.5% – Verified purity level via gas chromatography
• ✅ Defined Molecular Structure – Suitable for precision-based chemical reactions and ligand studies
• ✅ Stable Crystalline Form – Easy handling and long shelf life
• ✅ Ideal for Analytical & Synthetic Chemistry – Useful in phenolic and aldehyde functional group studies
• ✅ Conforms to IR Standards – Verified identity through IR spectral analysis

Chemical & Physical Properties

Applications

🧪 Organic Synthesis – Serves as a versatile aldehyde intermediate in the formation of Schiff bases, esters, and other derivatives

🏭 Pharmaceutical Research – Useful in developing bioactive compounds and drug intermediates

🧬 Analytical Chemistry – Applied in spectrophotometric assays and complexation reactions

🧫 Coordination Chemistry – Functions as a ligand for metal complex formation

🌿 Plant Metabolite Studies – Utilized in studies involving gentisic acid derivatives and phenolic pathways

Regulatory & Safety Information

• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• NACRES: NA.22
• Storage: Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area in tightly sealed original container
• Handling: Use in accordance with standard laboratory safety procedures
• Available Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (CoA), SDS, Specification Sheet

Thermo Scientific™ 2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 99% is a reliable and high-purity compound designed for advanced organic, analytical, and coordination chemistry. Its well-characterized structure and high-grade purity make it a trusted reagent for professionals in R&D, academia, and industrial synthesis.