Description

(4-Formyl-3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in complex organic syntheses. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and an acetic acid group on a methoxy-substituted benzene ring, makes it a versatile building block for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create chelating ligands for metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for fragrances, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Formyl-3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1378804-98-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Formyl-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid; 4-Formyl-3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid; (4-Formyl-3-methoxyphenyl)ethanoic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-formylphenylacetic acid; Vanillin acetic acid derivative; 4-Carboxymethyl-2-methoxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Formyl-3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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