Description

3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a reactive carboxyl group and a methoxy substituent for further functionalization. This compound is essential for research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	55289-06-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Methoxy-o-toluic acid; 2-Methyl-3-anisic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-2-methyl-; 3-Methoxy-2-methyl-benzoic acid; o-Toluic acid, 3-methoxy-; 55289-06-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.