Description

Methyl 2-Hydroxybiphenyl-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an ester group, which makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists, as well as production teams, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure for creating advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex biphenyl-based compounds and heterocycles.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Hydroxybiphenyl-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	198994-00-2
Molecular Formula	C14H12O3
Molecular Weight	228.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Hydroxybiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2'-hydroxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2-hydroxybiphenyl; 2-Hydroxy-4-biphenylcarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 2'-Hydroxy-4'-methoxycarbonylbiphenyl; Biphenyl-2-ol-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-hydroxy-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Hydroxybiphenyl-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

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	< 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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