Description

Sodium 2-Hydroxy-p-Anisate is the sodium salt of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid, a key organic intermediate with significant utility in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the production of specialty chemicals, offering a balance of solubility and reactivity. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agrochemicals require this material for formulating active ingredients, UV filters, and other high-value products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a methoxy-substituted benzoate moiety.
• UV Absorber / Sunscreen Agent Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for manufacturing organic UV filters in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in laboratories and R&D for constructing complex molecules, leveraging its phenolic and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Polymer Additive: Can be utilized as a stabilizer or functional monomer in specialty polymer production.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the manufacture of certain colorants and optical brighteners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Hydroxy-p-Anisate
CAS No.	25832-67-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7NaO4
Molecular Weight	190.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate; Sodium 4-Methoxysalicylate; 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium p-Anisate, 2-hydroxy-; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Hydroxy-p-Anisate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, related substances, and residual solvents, supporting compliance with cGMP and other relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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