Description

2-(2-Methylpropyl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of substituted benzoic acids, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a branched alkyl side chain, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lipophilic or sterically hindered benzoic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its substituted aromatic core contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or side-chain component in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like solubility, thermal stability, or adhesion in specialty resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial research for constructing complex organic frameworks and as a ligand in catalytic systems.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals, leveraging the stability of the benzoic acid moiety.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(2-Methylpropyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	100058-55-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isobutylbenzoic Acid; 2-(2-Methylpropyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-(2-methylpropyl)-; α-Isobutyl-o-toluic Acid; o-Isobutylbenzoic Acid; 2-(2-Methylpropyl)benzenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-(2-Methylpropyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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