Phthalaldehyde

CAS: 643-79-8

Ref. 3D-FP34322

Product Information

• Name: Phthalaldehyde
• Synonyms: 1,2-Benzenedialdehyde, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde, 1,2-Diformylbenzene, 1,2-Formylbenzene, 1,2-Phthalaldehyde, 2-Formylbenzaldehyde, 2-Phthalaldehyde, Benzene-1,2-Dicarbaldehyde, Benzene-1,2-dicarboxaldehyde, Cidex Opa, Ftalaldehido, Nsc 13394, O-Phtalaldehyde, O-Phthaladehyde, O-Phthalaldehyde, OPA, Op 100S, Op 100Sf, Phtalaldehyde, Phthalaldehyd, Phthaldialdehyde, Phthalic aldehyde, Phthalic dialdehyde, Phthalyldicarboxaldehyde, Phtharal, o-Benzenedicarbaldehyde, o-Diformylbenzene, o-Phthalaldehyde (1.11452), o-Phthaldialdehyde, o-Phthaldialdehyde OPD, o-Phthalic dialdehyde, o-Phthalic dicarboxaldehyde

Description

Phthalaldehyde is a disinfectant that is used for the prevention of microbial contamination in the manufacturing process of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and many other products. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis. The mechanism of action is thought to be due to its reaction with amino acids, which are important for protein synthesis. Phthalaldehyde also reacts with benzalkonium chloride to form a fluorescent derivative, which can be detected using fluorescence detectors or LC-MS/MS methods. The use of this compound as a fluorescence probe allows for the detection of probiotic bacteria in nutrient solutions without the need for expensive equipment or complicated analytical methods.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 98%
• Color/Form: Powder