Description

(2-Carboxyphenyl)Iminodiacetic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring both carboxylic acid and iminodiacetic acid functional groups, making it a valuable chelating agent and synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for applications requiring selective metal ion binding and complexation in both industrial and research settings. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules and as a key component in metal scavenging and purification processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring metal-chelating properties or specific molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as an effective ligand for binding transition metal ions like copper, nickel, and iron in industrial processes and wastewater treatment.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and sensor materials.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals where precise molecular architecture is required.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in the preparation of chromatographic stationary phases and as a complexing agent in titrimetric analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Carboxyphenyl)Iminodiacetic Acid
CAS No.	1147-65-5
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO6
Molecular Weight	253.21 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Carboxyphenyl)iminodiacetic Acid; 2-[(Carboxymethyl)(2-carboxyphenyl)amino]acetic Acid; o-Carboxyphenyliminodiacetic Acid; N-(o-Carboxyphenyl)iminodiacetic Acid; Iminodiacetic Acid, N-(2-carboxyphenyl)-; CPIDA; (o-Carboxyphenyl)IDA; 2-CPIDA
EINECS	214-548-4

Quality Control

Our (2-Carboxyphenyl)Iminodiacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for critical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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