Isophthalaldehyde


Isophthalaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula C6H42. It is one of three isomers of benzene dicarbaldehyde, a reduced analog of phthalic acid. It is a colorless solid, although commercial samples often appear yellowish. One preparation entails the Sommelet reaction of α,α'-diamino-ortho-xylene.

Reactions and use

Like many benzaldehydes, isophthalaldehyde forms a variety of Schiff base derivatives. Being bifunctional, isophthalaldehyde allows the formation of polymers or covalent organic frameworks upon reaction with di- or triamines. They also find use in metal coordination complexes.

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