Description

2-Methoxyisophthalic Acid is a versatile aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, distinguished by the presence of a methoxy substituent on the benzene ring. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring specific structural motifs and functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted isophthalic acid core.
• Liquid Crystal (LC) Material Synthesis: Used in the production of monomers and polymers for advanced display technologies due to its rigid, aromatic structure and modifiable functional groups.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce rigidity, thermal stability, and specific chemical functionality into polyesters, polyamides, and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysis and specialty chemicals.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or coordination polymers, leveraging its two carboxylic acid groups.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Utilized in the development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators where its specific aromatic structure is beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxyisophthalic Acid
CAS No.	36727-13-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8O5
Molecular Weight	196.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; Isophthalic Acid, 2-Methoxy-; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-methoxy-; 2-Methoxy-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 2-Methoxyisophthalicacid; 2-Methoxy-m-phthalic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxyisophthalic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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