Description

4-(Neopentyloxy)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a neopentyloxy substituent on a benzoic acid core, offering unique steric and electronic properties. This structural motif makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly where controlled reactivity and stability are required. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates requiring sterically hindered ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to modify the properties of engineering plastics, coatings, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand or a tailored substrate in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other fine chemical processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in medicinal chemistry and material science laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Neopentyloxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	355391-06-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,2-Dimethylpropoxy)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(neopentyloxy)-; p-(Neopentyloxy)benzoic Acid; 4-(Neopentyloxy)benzoic Acid; 4-(2,2-Dimethylpropoxy)benzoic acid; 355391-06-9; p-Neopentyloxybenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Neopentyloxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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