Description

4-Carboxyphenoxyacetic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a phenoxyacetic acid moiety, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phenoxyacetic acid linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Functions as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce carboxylic acid functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion or solubility.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in biochemical research for creating cross-linkers or modifying biomolecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A key reagent for constructing more complex aromatic and heterocyclic compounds in research and fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Carboxyphenoxyacetic Acid
CAS No.	19360-67-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8O5
Molecular Weight	196.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Carboxyphenoxyacetic Acid; (4-Carboxyphenoxy)acetic Acid; 4-(Carboxymethoxy)benzoic Acid; p-Carboxyphenoxyacetic Acid; 4-Carboxy-phenoxy-acetic acid; RARECHEM AL BO 1371; SCHEMBL11806479; AKOS015903890
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Carboxyphenoxyacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 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.