Description

4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a terminal hydroxyl group on its ethyl side chain. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for applications ranging from drug intermediate synthesis to specialty material production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring benzoic acid derivatives with hydrophilic linkers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other polymers where the hydroxyl and carboxyl groups can participate in condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate a benzoic acid moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic core and functional groups suitable for derivatization.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in coatings, adhesives, and resin formulations where it can contribute to forming three-dimensional polymer networks.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, including dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	46112-46-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)ethanol; 4-Carboxyphenethyl Alcohol; p-(2-Hydroxyethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 4-Hydroxyethylbenzoic Acid; (4-Carboxyphenyl)ethanol; 2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)ethyl Alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	140 - 144 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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