Description

4-[2-(Morpholin-4-Yl)-2-Oxoethoxy]Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core linked to a morpholine moiety via an oxoethoxy bridge. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Organic Ligand & Chelator: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis or metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific functional properties, such as improved solubility or bioactivity.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[2-(Morpholin-4-Yl)-2-Oxoethoxy]Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	29936-96-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₅
Molecular Weight	265.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Morpholino-2-oxoethoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[2-(4-morpholinyl)-2-oxoethoxy]-; 4-(2-Oxo-2-morpholinoethoxy)benzoic acid; 2-(4-Carboxyphenoxy)-1-morpholinoethan-1-one; Morpholine N-(carboxymethyl) ether of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid 2-(morpholin-4-yl)-2-oxoethyl ester (tautomeric form); 29936-96-7; 4-(2-Oxo-2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethoxy)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-[2-(Morpholin-4-Yl)-2-Oxoethoxy]Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch testing to ensure consistent purity and reliable performance in your synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing practices, and specifications can be tailored to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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