Description

7-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzodioxole core functionalized with both a carboxylic acid and a phenolic hydroxyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating complex dyes, pigments, or specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Biochemical Research: May be utilized as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies or as a probe in metabolic pathway analysis.
• Material Science: Potential use in developing advanced organic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for organic electronics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	7-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	482627-94-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6O5
Molecular Weight	182.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-7-hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole; 7-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid; Piperonylic acid, 7-hydroxy-; 7-Hydroxypiperonylic acid; 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-; Sesamol carboxylic acid (related derivative); Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 7-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for research-grade chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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