Description

2-(4-Formylphenyl)Acetic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the preparation of dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands for catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Formylphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	34841-47-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylphenylacetic Acid; (4-Formylphenyl)acetic Acid; 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, Acetic Acid Derivative; p-Formylphenylacetic Acid; 4-Acetic Acid Benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Carboxaldehydephenyl)acetic Acid; 4-Acetylbenzoic Acid Aldehyde (common misnomer); p-Acetylbenzoic Acid Aldehyde (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Formylphenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. 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 guarantee 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	142 - 147 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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