Description

2-Phenylglutaric Anhydride is a high-purity cyclic anhydride derivative of 2-phenylglutaric acid, serving as a versatile and reactive building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, enabling its use as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is utilized to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of chiral drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules requiring a rigid, aromatic-containing scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its specific chemical backbone.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent or co-monomer in epoxy and polyimide resins, enhancing thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Chiral Auxiliary & Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylglutaric Anhydride
CAS No.	2959-96-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylpentanedioic Anhydride; 3-Phenylglutaric Anhydride; 2-Phenyl-1,5-pentanedioic Anhydride; 2-Phenylglutaric Acid Anhydride; 2-Benzylsuccinic Anhydride; α-Phenylglutaric Anhydride; NSC 163049
EINECS	220-984-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylglutaric Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation due to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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