Description

3-(2,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)Butyric Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoyl group substituted with methyl groups and a butyric acid chain, making it a valuable synthon for complex organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of advanced pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and synthetic chemistry studies in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	16206-39-6
Molecular Formula	C13H16O3
Molecular Weight	220.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)butanoic acid; 4-(2,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)butyric acid; 2,5-Dimethyl-γ-oxobenzenebutanoic acid; γ-(2,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)butyric acid; Butanoic acid, 3-(2,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-; Benzenebutanoic acid, γ-oxo-2,5-dimethyl-; 16206-39-6 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)Butyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, related substances, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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