Description

3-Amino-Phenoxy-Acetic Acid is a versatile aromatic amino acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive amino group and a carboxylic acid moiety, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require phenoxyacetic acid derivatives.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linker Chemistry: Used in medicinal chemistry to create peptide analogs and as a spacer or linker in bioconjugation and prodrug design.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants where an aniline derivative is required.
• Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for modifying polymers to introduce amino groups, enhancing adhesion, dyeability, or biocompatibility.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-Phenoxy-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	6274-24-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Aminophenoxy)acetic Acid; 2-[(3-Aminophenyl)oxy]acetic Acid; 3-Aminophenyloxyacetic Acid; m-Aminophenoxyacetic Acid; 3-APAA; Acetic Acid, (3-Aminophenoxy)-; Acetic Acid, 2-[(3-Aminophenyl)oxy]-
EINECS	228-473-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-Phenoxy-Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	140 - 144 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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