Description

3-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with a dichlorinated phenyl group. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for advanced synthesis in research and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated biphenyl-like scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactivity of the dichlorophenyl moiety.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used in research to create novel ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts due to its carboxylic acid functionality and aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials where its rigid, halogenated structure can influence material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	380228-58-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	267.11 g/mol
Synonyms	[2,4-Dichlorophenyl]benzoic acid; 3-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-; 2',4'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid; 3-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)benzoic acid; Biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid, 2',4'-dichloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

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	≤ 20 ppm

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