Description

3-Ethyl-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined aromatic structure, which is critical for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its ethyl and methoxy substituents influence biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific properties to specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating custom molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	22934-35-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-ethylbenzoic Acid; 3-Ethyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Ethyl-p-anisic acid; 3-Ethyl-4-methoxy-benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-ethyl-4-methoxy-; 22934-35-6; 4-Methoxy-3-ethylbenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Ethyl-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency, suitable for demanding applications in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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.