Description

(4-Phenoxymethyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is a high-purity organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Building block for agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Precursor in the development of liquid crystal materials and advanced organic electronic components.
• Intermediate for specialty polymers and functional materials requiring specific aromatic-acetic acid motifs.
• Starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Used in the synthesis of complex ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Phenoxymethyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	344349-71-9
Molecular Formula	C15H14O3
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl]acetic Acid; 4-(Phenoxymethyl)benzeneacetic Acid; [4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl]acetic Acid; p-(Phenoxymethyl)phenylacetic Acid; (4-Phenoxymethyl)benzeneacetic Acid; (p-Phenoxymethylphenyl)acetic Acid; CAS 344349-71-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Phenoxymethyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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