Description

4-(n-Nonyloxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of substituted benzoic acids, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a long alkyloxy chain, makes it a valuable building block for creating liquid crystals and specialty polymers with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial manufacturers in the electronics, display technology, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel functional materials.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display applications (LCDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or modifying agent to synthesize specialty polymers with specific mesogenic or side-chain properties.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for further chemical transformations, including esterification and amidation reactions, in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing new organic semiconductors, non-linear optical materials, and other advanced functional materials.
• Surfactant & Additive Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing specialized surfactants or additives for coatings and formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(n-Nonyloxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	15872-43-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	264.36 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nonyloxybenzoic Acid; p-Nonyloxybenzoic Acid; 4-(Nonyloxy)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(nonyloxy)-; 4-n-Hexyloxybenzoic Acid (common alternate naming); 4-Alkoxybenzoic Acid (C9); A9OB (abbreviation); 15872-43-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(n-Nonyloxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial-grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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 oxidizing agents and 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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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