Description

4-(m-Tolyl)Butanoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized phenylbutanoic acid scaffold, crucial for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a meta-substituted phenylbutyric acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds used in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(m-Tolyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	22156-45-2
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Methylphenyl)butanoic acid; 3-Methylbenzenebutanoic acid; m-Tolylbutyric Acid; 4-(3-Tolyl)butyric acid; 4-(m-Tolyl)butyric acid; 22156-45-2; Butanoic acid, 4-(3-methylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(m-Tolyl)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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	< 10 ppm

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