Description

2-Formylphenoxyacetic Acid is a versatile aromatic aldehyde carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both formyl and acetic acid groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with phenoxyacetic acid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymers, enhancing cross-linking capabilities and material properties.
• Fine Chemical and Dye Intermediate: Acts as a building block in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Research and Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and novel compound library synthesis in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formylphenoxyacetic Acid
CAS No.	6280-80-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8O4
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxymethoxysalicylaldehyde; (2-Formylphenoxy)acetic Acid; o-Formylphenoxyacetic Acid; Salicylaldehyde-2-O-acetic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-5-formylphenoxyacetic Acid (common misnomer); Phenoxyacetic Acid, 2-formyl-; 2-(Carboxymethoxy)benzaldehyde
EINECS	228-500-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Formylphenoxyacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, residual solvents, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, prolonged storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.