Description

2-(Pentyloxy)Benzoic Acid is a versatile organic compound belonging to the class of alkoxybenzoic acids, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a pentyloxy side chain, makes it a key building block for creating more complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring specific lipophilicity or metabolic profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the alkoxybenzoic acid moiety is a common structural motif.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component or side-chain modifier in the production of advanced materials for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules, including dyes, fragrances, and ligands for catalysis.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer Precursor: Used in the manufacture of additives for plastics, coatings, and personal care products to enhance resistance to ultraviolet light degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pentyloxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	2200-82-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amyloxybenzoic Acid; 2-Pentyloxybenzoic Acid; o-Pentyloxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-(pentyloxy)-; 2-n-Pentyloxybenzoic Acid; 2-(n-Pentyloxy)benzoic Acid; NSC 403697; 2-Pentoxybenzoic Acid
EINECS	218-613-4

Quality Control

Our 2-(Pentyloxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.