Description

Menasylic Acid is a specialized organic acid compound with the CAS registry number 29181-96-2. It serves as a valuable intermediate and functional component in advanced chemical synthesis, offering precise reactivity for creating complex molecular structures. This product is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific acid functionality.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and compound library synthesis.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes to introduce carboxylic acid groups or as a protecting group strategy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menasylic Acid
CAS No.	29181-96-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic Acid; Mesitylenecarboxylic Acid; Acidum Menasylicum; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenecarboxylic Acid; Toluic Acid, 2,4,6-trimethyl-; NSC 403107; Menasylic Acid (common name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Menasylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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