Description

α-Isodurylic Acid CAS NO 2437-66-3 is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it a crucial building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bulky, substituted aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where its structural properties can influence biological activity and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, contributing to the molecular framework of dyes, pigments, and charge-transport layers.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer chains, enhancing thermal stability or modifying material properties.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Utilized in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediates: Provides a structurally defined aromatic core for the synthesis of complex specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Isodurylic Acid
CAS No.	2437-66-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic Acid; Isodurylic Acid; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1-carboxylic acid; α,α',α''-Trimethylbenzoic Acid; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenecarboxylic Acid; NSC 403697; Benzoic acid, 2,4,6-trimethyl-
EINECS	219-437-6

Quality Control

Our α-Isodurylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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