Description

4-(5-Hexyl-2-Pyrimidinyl)-Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoic acid moiety linked to a hexyl-substituted pyrimidine ring, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced synthesis. This molecular architecture is crucial for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific lipophilic and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme receptors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides or fungicides where the pyrimidine core contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes to create complex, functionalized aromatic systems.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The carboxylic acid and nitrogen heterocycle can function as a chelating agent for metal ions in catalyst design.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Hexyl-2-Pyrimidinyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	106808-97-3
Molecular Formula	C17H20N2O2
Molecular Weight	284.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(5-Hexylpyrimidin-2-yl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(5-hexyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-; 2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-5-hexylpyrimidine; 4-(5-n-Hexyl-2-pyrimidinyl)benzoic acid; 106808-97-3; 4-(5-Hexyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(5-Hexyl-2-Pyrimidinyl)-Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.