Description

3-Benzoylpropionic Acid is a versatile organic compound and a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the benzoyl and carboxylic acid functional groups, which make it a crucial building block for creating more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to form complex heterocyclic structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a starting material for ketones, alcohols, and esters via reduction or esterification reactions, useful in fragrance and flavor chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Chemical Intermediate for Dyes & Pigments: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its aromatic ketone structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Benzoylpropionic Acid
CAS No.	2051-95-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid; γ-Benzoylbutyric acid; 3-Oxo-3-phenylpropanoic acid; Benzenebutanoic acid, γ-oxo-; Phenyl ketone of succinic acid; Ketone, phenyl succinyl; Succinic acid, benzoyl-; 4-Phenyl-4-oxobutanoic acid
EINECS	218-149-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Benzoylpropionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	115°C - 119°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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