Description

2-Carboxymethyl-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a methoxy group and two carboxylic acid moieties, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of complex organic molecules, dyes, pigments, and liquid crystals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a chelating ligand for metal ions in catalytic systems and material science applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Carboxymethyl-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	52962-25-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10O6
Molecular Weight	226.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-2-(carboxymethyl)benzoic acid; 2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-methoxybenzoic acid; 5-Methoxysophthalic acid-2-acetic acid; 2-Methoxy-5-carboxyphenylacetic acid; 5-Methoxyphthalic acid-2-acetic acid; α-Carboxy-o-anisicacetic acid; (5-Methoxy-2-carboxyphenyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for 2-Carboxymethyl-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC), suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We can also provide material manufactured under GMP-like conditions for advanced pharmaceutical applications upon request.

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 the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture. Due to its acidic nature, store away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and incompatible materials.

Specification

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