Description

2-Formyl-3-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both formyl and carboxylic acid groups on a methoxy-substituted benzene ring, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with benzofuran or benzopyran scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer modifiers.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable compound for methodological research in organic chemistry, including studies on cross-coupling and condensation reactions.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formyl-3-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	60407-04-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8O4
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxysalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-2-formylbenzoic acid; 2-Formyl-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Methoxyphthalaldehyde-2-carboxylic acid; o-Formyl-m-methoxybenzoic acid; 60407-04-7 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Formyl-3-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent high quality for your critical applications.

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. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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