Description

5-Ethyl-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile substituted benzoic acid derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic core that enables the construction of more complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and the synthesis of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Incorporated to alter the physical and chemical properties of polymers, such as thermal stability or solubility.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic colorants and specialty dyes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in developing new synthetic methodologies and novel organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-2-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	412034-99-2
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-ethylbenzoic Acid; 5-Ethyl-o-toluic Acid; 2-Methyl-5-ethylbenzenecarboxylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-; 5-Ethyl-2-methyl-benzoic acid; 2-Methyl-5-ethyl benzoate (acid form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong 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	≤ 10 ppm

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