Description

4-Benzoylbutyric Acid is a versatile aromatic keto acid derivative that serves as a key organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive benzoyl and carboxylic acid functional groups, which enable its use in constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzophenone or aryl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic acid components.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators for polymer chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor for cyclization reactions, such as the synthesis of substituted tetralones and other cyclic compounds via intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be used to introduce aromatic ketone functionalities into polymer chains, modifying properties like UV absorption or thermal stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzoylbutyric Acid
CAS No.	1501-05-9
Molecular Formula	C11H12O3
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxo-4-phenylbutanoic Acid; γ-Benzoylbutyric Acid; 4-Phenyl-4-oxobutanoic Acid; 4-Benzoylbutanoic Acid; 4-Oxo-4-phenylbutyric Acid; 1501-05-9; NSC 2211; Butanoic acid, 4-oxo-4-phenyl-
EINECS	216-108-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzoylbutyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
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.