Description

4-(Oxoacetyl)Phenoxyacetic Acid is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of complex molecules, offering precise reactivity for constructing specific molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phenoxyacetic acid backbone with a reactive ketone group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and other advanced organic compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and in materials science research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacturing of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic ketone-acid functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Oxoacetyl)Phenoxyacetic Acid
CAS No.	39270-55-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8O5
Molecular Weight	208.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Oxoacetyl)phenoxyacetic Acid; (4-Carboxymethoxyphenyl)glyoxal; Phenoxyacetic Acid, 4-(oxoacetyl)-; 4-Glyoxylylphenoxyacetic Acid; 2-(4-Glyoxylylphenoxy)acetic Acid; 4-(Glyoxyloyl)phenoxyacetic Acid; 4-(Oxoacetyl)phenoxyethanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Oxoacetyl)Phenoxyacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to confirm identity and meet stringent impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific tests is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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