Description

2-Formyl-6-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic aldehyde-carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group on a methoxy-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzofuran or quinoline scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical and Dye Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including specialty dyes and pigments.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological research in organic chemistry, including studies on cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and polymers due to its conjugated aromatic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formyl-6-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	53015-08-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8O4
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxysalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-methoxybenzaldehyde; 6-Methoxy-2-formylbenzoic acid; 6-Methoxysalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Formyl-6-methoxybenzoic acid; o-Formyl-6-methoxybenzoic acid; 6-Methoxyphthalaldehyde acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Formyl-6-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available 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 away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °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.