Description

(4(3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Butyl)-Phenoxy)-Acetic Acid is a specialized organic acid derivative with a unique phenolic ether structure. This compound is valued for its bifunctional nature, combining a reactive acetic acid group with a bulky, hydroxylated side chain, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, where its phenolic moiety is crucial for biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity or providing sites for further chemical grafting.
• Bioconjugation Linker: Its carboxylic acid group allows for coupling to biomolecules, making it useful in developing diagnostic probes and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Fine Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4(3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Butyl)-Phenoxy)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	101268-32-0
Molecular Formula	C13H18O4
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)phenoxyacetic acid; [4-(3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)phenoxy]acetic acid; 2-[4-(3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)phenoxy]acetic acid; (4-(3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)phenoxy)acetic acid; HMPA (context-dependent abbreviation); 3-Methyl-3-[4-(carboxymethoxy)phenyl]butan-1-ol; Phenoxyacetic acid, 4-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of (4(3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Butyl)-Phenoxy)-Acetic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, and we are compliant with relevant global chemical regulations including REACH.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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