Description

4-(1-(o-Tolyl)Vinyl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized benzoic acid derivative featuring a vinyl-substituted ortho-tolyl group, offering a unique structural motif for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a core building block for creating advanced organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emissive layers in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used to introduce functional benzoic acid and vinyl groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability, solubility, or reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, for constructing complex biaryl and stilbene structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers exploring new reaction pathways and creating libraries of compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1-(o-Tolyl)Vinyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1799412-42-2
Molecular Formula	C16H14O2
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(1E)-2-(2-Methylphenyl)ethenyl]benzoic acid; 4-[(E)-2-o-Tolylvinyl]benzoic acid; 4-(1-(2-Methylphenyl)vinyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[2-(2-methylphenyl)ethenyl]-; (E)-4-(2-(o-Tolyl)vinyl)benzoic acid; 4-(2-(2-Methylphenyl)vinyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(o-Tolylvinyl)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(1-(o-Tolyl)Vinyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products are suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.