Description

2,4-Diisopropylbenzoic Acid is a substituted benzoic acid derivative characterized by its two isopropyl groups at the 2 and 4 positions of the aromatic ring. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with tailored steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring bulky, lipophilic aromatic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its substituted benzoic acid core is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce sterically hindered aromatic groups into polymer chains, influencing material properties like thermal stability and solubility.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials or non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its derivatizable carboxylic acid group and aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel organic compounds and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Diisopropylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	108961-55-3
Molecular Formula	C13H18O2
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Bis(1-methylethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4-bis(1-methylethyl)-; 2,4-Diisopropylbenzenecarboxylic Acid; 2,4-Di-iso-propylbenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Diisopropylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

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%
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm

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