Description

(3-Formyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid CAS NO 34956-29-1 is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both formyl and acetic acid groups, enables its use in constructing complex molecules for high-value applications. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for anti-inflammatory and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for high-performance polymers, resins, and functional coatings.
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Building Block: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for flavors, fragrances, and dyes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Formyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	34956-29-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formylphenylacetic Acid; (3-Formylphenyl)acetic Acid; 3-Carboxybenzeneacetaldehyde; m-Formylphenylacetic Acid; 3-Aldehydophenylacetic Acid; 2-(3-Formylphenyl)acetic Acid; 3-(Carboxymethyl)benzaldehyde; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (3-Formyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity.

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	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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