Description

Benzoic Acid, 3-(4-Carboxyphenoxy)- is a high-purity aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and specialty polymer sectors. It is essential for research and production chemists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and advanced material manufacturing who require a reliable, high-quality source for their synthetic workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with specific aromatic and polycarboxylic acid functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Used as a core building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, including monomers for liquid crystal polymers and charge-transport layers.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce carboxylic acid groups, enhancing adhesion, thermal stability, and reactivity in specialty polymers, coatings, and epoxy resins.
• Complex Ligand & Chelating Agent Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its multiple coordination sites.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of high-performance, complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in chemical research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 3-(4-Carboxyphenoxy)-
CAS No.	62507-84-0
Molecular Formula	C15H10O6
Molecular Weight	286.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Carboxyphenoxy)benzoic acid; 4-(3-Carboxyphenoxy)benzoic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3,4'-dicarboxylic acid, 4'-oxy-; Diphenylether-3,4'-dicarboxylic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(p-carboxyphenoxy)-; 3-Carboxy-4'-carboxydiphenyl ether; 4'-Hydroxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,4'-dicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 3-(4-Carboxyphenoxy)- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The material is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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