Description

2-(Prop-2-Yn-1-Yloxy)Terephthalic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a terminal alkyne functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers and specialty polymer chemists for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: The terminal alkyne moiety enables efficient Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions with azides for bioconjugation and polymer functionalization.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce carboxylic acid and alkyne functionalities into polymer backbones for creating advanced copolymers with tailored properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for constructing complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, sensors, and surface coatings.
• Crosslinking Agent: The dual functionality allows it to act as a crosslinker in the formation of thermosetting resins and hydrogels.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(Prop-2-Yn-1-Yloxy)Terephthalic Acid
CAS No.	181022-09-3
Molecular Formula	C12H8O5
Molecular Weight	232.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)terephthalic acid; 2-(2-Propynyloxy)terephthalic acid; Terephthalic acid, 2-(2-propynyloxy)-; 2-(Prop-2-ynyloxy)benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; Propargyloxyterephthalic Acid; 2-Propargyloxyterephthalic Acid; 4-Carboxy-2-(2-propynyloxy)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Prop-2-Yn-1-Yloxy)Terephthalic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and meets rigorous internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.