Description

3,5-Xylyloxyacetic Acid CAS NO 5406-14-4 is a specialized aromatic ether carboxylic acid derivative, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both an ether linkage and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a key building block for constructing more complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted phenoxyacetic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents where its structure can influence biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis or metal complexation studies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic side chains into polymers, potentially altering thermal stability, solubility, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various coupling reactions and derivatizations to create libraries of compounds for screening in material science and chemical biology.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on medicinal chemistry and new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Xylyloxyacetic Acid
CAS No.	5406-14-4
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethylphenoxyacetic Acid; (3,5-Dimethylphenoxy)acetic Acid; 3,5-Xylenoxyacetic Acid; Acetic Acid, (3,5-dimethylphenoxy)-; 5406-14-4; NSC 403697; 2-(3,5-Dimethylphenoxy)acetic Acid
EINECS	226-498-9

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Xylyloxyacetic Acid is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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