Description

3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an ethyl ester group, provides orthogonal reactivity for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Used in the production of monomers for advanced polymers and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Versatile reagent for peptide coupling, esterification reactions, and as a protecting group strategy component.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Coordination Chemistry: Ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalyst design due to its chelating potential.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	18189-42-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Carboxybenzoate; Benzoic Acid, 3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-; m-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid; 3-Ethoxycarbonylbenzoic Acid; Ethyl Isophthalate; Isophthalic Acid Monoethyl Ester; 3-Carboxyethyl Benzoate
EINECS	242-078-5

Quality Control

Our 3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	142°C - 146°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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