Description

4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic aldehyde-carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Building block for high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The formyl and acid groups provide handles for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	538367-60-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethyl-4-formylbenzoic Acid; 4-Carboxy-2,6-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-carboxybenzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 4-formyl-3,5-dimethyl-; 538367-60-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full batch traceability are provided to guarantee consistency, purity, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of opened containers. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.