Description

4-Benzoyl-4-Phenylbutyric Acid is a high-purity organic compound serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both benzoyl and phenyl substituents on a butyric acid backbone, makes it a critical intermediate for producing complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material (KSM) or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and amide coupling to introduce the 4-benzoyl-4-phenylbutyryl moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways, developing novel chemical entities, and creating specialized libraries for drug discovery.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including liquid crystals, agrochemicals, and performance materials where specific aromatic ketone-acid functionality is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzoyl-4-Phenylbutyric Acid
CAS No.	4258-41-7
Molecular Formula	C17H16O3
Molecular Weight	268.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Benzoyl-4-phenylbutanoic acid; γ-Benzoyl-γ-phenylbutyric acid; 4-Oxo-4,4-diphenylbutyric acid; 4-Phenyl-4-benzoylbutyric acid; NSC 163082; 4,4-Diphenyl-4-oxobutanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 4-oxo-4,4-diphenyl-; 4-Oxo-4,4-diphenylbutanoic acid
EINECS	224-227-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzoyl-4-Phenylbutyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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