Description

4-(4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethoxyphenoxy)Butyric Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block characterized by its distinct aldehyde and carboxylic acid functional groups. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through its bifunctional reactivity. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating complex heterocycles and targeted molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic electronic components.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethoxyphenoxy)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	197304-21-5
Molecular Formula	C13H16O6
Molecular Weight	268.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Formyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)butanoic acid; 4-(3,5-Dimethoxy-4-formylphenoxy)butyric acid; Butyric acid, 4-(4-formyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)-; 4-(4-Carboxybutoxy)-2,6-dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 4-(4-Formyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)butanoate; 197304-21-5; 4-(3,5-Dimethoxy-4-oxidanylidenemethyl-phenoxy)-butanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethoxyphenoxy)Butyric Acid is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.