Description

2-Methoxyisophthalic Acid is a versatile aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, distinguished by the presence of a methoxy substituent on the benzene ring. This structural feature makes it a valuable high-purity building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core component for synthesizing monomers and polymers used in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polyesters, polyamides, and epoxy resins to modify thermal stability, solubility, and mechanical properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of high-performance dyes and organic pigments.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A critical reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxyisophthalic Acid
CAS No.	1951-38-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8O5
Molecular Weight	196.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; Isophthalic Acid, 2-Methoxy-; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-methoxy-; 2-Methoxy-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 2-Methoxy-m-phthalic Acid
EINECS	217-809-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxyisophthalic Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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