Description

2-(4-Ethylphenyl)Acetic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the ethylphenyl moiety, which provides a unique steric and electronic profile for modifying compound properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the ethylphenylacetic acid structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds for displays.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating specific aromatic compounds used in perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, solubility, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the carboxylic acid group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Ethylphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	14387-10-1
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Ethylphenyl)acetic acid; 4-Ethylbenzeneacetic acid; 2-(p-Ethylphenyl)acetic acid; p-Ethylphenylacetic acid; 4-Ethylbenzenecetic acid; (p-Ethylphenyl)acetic acid; 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)ethanoic acid; α-(4-Ethylphenyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)Acetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical and high-end chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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