Description

3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dimethylphenyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor or core unit in the development of organic electronic materials, contributing to the molecular design of charge-transport layers or emissive compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce aromaticity and carboxylic acid groups into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal stability or adhesion properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, or other cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The carboxylic acid group can coordinate to metal centers, making it useful in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	471240-89-8
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid, 2',3'-dimethyl-; 2',3'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid; 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)benzoic acid; 3-(2,3-Xylyl)benzoic acid; m-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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