Description

2-Aminoisophthalic Acid is a versatile aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring an amino functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure enables it to serve as a key precursor for the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds, high-performance polymers, and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Crucial for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates with specific targeting properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic backbone structures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polyamides, polyimides, and other high-temperature resistant polymers for engineering plastics and coatings.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: The amino and carboxylic acid groups make it an ideal starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes and other organic colorants, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminoisophthalic Acid
CAS No.	39622-79-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO4
Molecular Weight	181.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Aminoisophthalic Acid; 2-Amino-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 5-Amino-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 2-Aminobenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; Isophthalic Acid, 2-amino-; AIA; 2-AIPA
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Quality Control

Our 2-Aminoisophthalic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use 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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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