Description

2-(2-Formyl-4-Nitrophenoxy)Hexanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound with the CAS number 335153-21-4, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both formyl and nitro functional groups on a phenoxyhexanoic acid backbone, makes it a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive sites suitable for derivatization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes used to study biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Formyl-4-Nitrophenoxy)Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	335153-21-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₆
Molecular Weight	281.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Formyl-4-nitrophenoxy)hexanoic acid; Hexanoic acid, 2-(2-formyl-4-nitrophenoxy)-; 2-(2-Formyl-4-nitrophenoxy)caproic acid; 4-Nitro-2-formylphenoxyhexanoic acid; 2-(4-Nitro-2-formylphenoxy)hexanoic acid; CAS 335153-21-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Formyl-4-Nitrophenoxy)Hexanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

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. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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