Description

2-Ethyl-5-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived aromatic carboxylic acid building block. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific aromatic and carboxylic acid functionalities into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent and ligand precursor in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other synthetic transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of complex organic colorants and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-5-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1369858-28-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-ethylbenzoic Acid; 2-Ethyl-5-methylbenzoic acid; 2-Ethyl-5-methyl-benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-ethyl-5-methyl-; 2-Ethyl-5-toluic acid; 2-Ethyl-p-toluic acid; 5-Methyl-2-ethylbenzoic acid; 1369858-28-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-5-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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

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