Description

4,n-Dihydroxy-Benzamide is a versatile aromatic compound featuring both hydroxyl and amide functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows for selective chemical modifications, which is critical for developing complex molecules with specific properties. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where the dihydroxy-benzamide scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis, metal complexation, and analytical chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, or coatings with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes, pigments, or optical brighteners due to its reactive phenolic and amide groups.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies as a standard or reagent for investigating biochemical pathways, enzyme inhibition, or protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,n-Dihydroxy-Benzamide
CAS No.	5941-13-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxybenzamide; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid amide; p-Hydroxybenzamide; Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, amide; 4-Carbamoylphenol; 4-Hydroxybenzamide; p-Carbamoylphenol; 4-Hydroxybenzanilide (common misnomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,n-Dihydroxy-Benzamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We can support development projects with custom purity grades, including those suitable for pharmaceutical research (following ICH guidelines).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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.