Description

Benzenepropanoic Acid, 3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and high-purity building block for the development of complex molecules, offering precise structural control for researchers and process chemists. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the research and development of active ingredients, as well as in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its ethoxy and hydroxy substituents provide specific bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymeric materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanoic Acid, 3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	474940-58-4
Molecular Formula	C11H14O4
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid; 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid; Dihydroferulic acid ethyl ether; 4-Hydroxy-3-ethoxyphenylpropionic acid; 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-ethoxyphenyl)propanoic acid; Ethyl dihydroferulate (acid form); Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzenepropanoic Acid, 3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer material suitable for research and development purposes, with typical purity levels exceeding 95% (HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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