Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-(1-Methylpropyl)- is a substituted benzoic acid derivative, a versatile organic compound with significant utility in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block and intermediate for creating more complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core structure or side-chain component in the development of electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to alter the physical or chemical properties of polymers, such as thermal stability or solubility.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry and material science.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the creation of complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-(1-Methylpropyl)-
CAS No.	40912-38-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-sec-Butylbenzoic Acid; 4-(1-Methylpropyl)benzoic Acid; p-sec-Butylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, p-(1-methylpropyl)-; 4-(Butan-2-yl)benzoic Acid; (2S)-4-(1-Methylpropyl)benzoic Acid (if enantiomerically pure); p-(sec-Butyl)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 4-(1-Methylpropyl)- is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required 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, strong bases, and heat sources.

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%

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