Description

1,1'-Biphenyl-2-Acetic Acid is a versatile biphenyl derivative carboxylic acid that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a biphenyl core with an acetic acid side chain, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure or side-chain modifier in the development of organic electronic materials for displays.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to create chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability, rigidity, or specific functional properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Biphenyl-2-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	14676-52-9
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Biphenylacetic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-acetic Acid; 2-Phenylphenylacetic Acid; o-Biphenylacetic Acid; Biphenyl-2-ylacetic Acid; 2-(Phenyl)benzenacetic Acid; NSC 403697; 2-Carboxymethylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 1,1'-Biphenyl-2-Acetic Acid in various purity grades to meet diverse application needs, from research to GMP manufacturing. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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, 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.