Description

4-((2-Formylphenoxy)Methyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde functional group on an aromatic scaffold. This bifunctional nature makes it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules through targeted chemical reactions. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing functional polymers and resins with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile precursor for constructing complex heterocycles, dyes, and other fine chemicals via reactions at the aldehyde and acid groups.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-((2-Formylphenoxy)Methyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	338994-68-6
Molecular Formula	C15H12O4
Molecular Weight	256.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(2-Formylphenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; 2-Formylphenyl 4-Carboxybenzyl Ether; Benzoic acid, 4-[(2-formylphenoxy)methyl]-; 4-(2-Formylphenoxymethyl)benzoic acid; 4-(2-Carboxybenzyloxy)benzaldehyde (tautomeric form); p-((o-Formylphenoxy)methyl)benzoic acid; 4-[(2-Aldehydophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-((2-Formylphenoxy)Methyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.