Description

4-(Pivaloylamino)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound characterized by a benzoic acid core functionalized with a pivaloylamino group. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered amide linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in peptide coupling reactions and as a protecting group or directing agent in complex multi-step organic syntheses.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors due to its rigid aromatic structure.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Pivaloylamino)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	56619-97-7
Molecular Formula	C13H17NO3
Molecular Weight	235.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,2-Dimethylpropanamido)benzoic acid; 4-Pivalamidobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(2,2-dimethyl-1-oxopropyl)amino]-; 4-(Pivalamido)benzoic acid; p-(Pivaloylamino)benzoic acid; N-Pivaloyl-4-aminobenzoic acid; PABA pivalate derivative; 56619-97-7
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Pivaloylamino)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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