Description

2-Methoxy-4-Formylphenoxy-Butyric Acid is a versatile and high-value chemical intermediate characterized by its distinct aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid functionalities. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, offering a reactive formyl group for condensation reactions and a modifiable side chain. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with benzodioxole or related heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material for creating advanced organic molecules with specific electronic or photonic properties for display technologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments where its aldehyde group is pivotal for chromophore formation.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and methodological studies in chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-Formylphenoxy-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	174358-69-1
Molecular Formula	C12H14O5
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenoxybutyric Acid; 2-Methoxy-4-formylphenoxybutanoic Acid; Vanillin Butyric Acid Ester (derivative); 4-(4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)butyric Acid; Butyric acid, 4-(4-formyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-; 174358-69-1; 4-(4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)butanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methoxy-4-Formylphenoxy-Butyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure compliance with exacting purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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