Description

3-Methoxybenzene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is a versatile aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic core that enables the construction of complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted phthalic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its methoxy and carboxylic acid groups allow for specific bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Serves as a starting material for creating complexing agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its multiple coordination sites.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polyesters, polyamides, and epoxy resins to alter thermal stability, solubility, and mechanical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the manufacture of specialized colorants and optical brighteners for industrial applications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxybenzene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	14963-97-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8O5
Molecular Weight	196.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxyphthalic Acid; 4-Methoxyisophthalic Acid; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 3-methoxy-; 3-Methoxy-1,2-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 3-Methoxyphenyl-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxybenzene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 sources of heat.

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%

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