Description

4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)Butyric Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring a butyric acid chain linked to a 4-methoxyphenoxy moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific functional properties. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and development, as well as process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring phenoxy and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motif can contribute to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or intermediate for producing specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials due to its rigid aromatic and flexible aliphatic components.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain specialty dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	55579-99-2
Molecular Formula	C11H14O4
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)butanoic acid; 4-(p-Methoxyphenoxy)butyric acid; Butyric acid, 4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-; 4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)butyrate; NSC 403697; p-Methoxyphenoxybutyric acid; 4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-butanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)Butyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a chemical intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%

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