Description

(2-Formylphenoxy)Acetic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity organic salt derivative of salicylaldehyde, serving as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl group and a carboxylate salt, which enables its use in the construction of complex molecules and specialized polymers. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phenoxyacetic acid or salicylaldehyde moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis, including condensation reactions and heterocycle formation in R&D laboratories.
• Crosslinking Agent: Potential use in the formulation of crosslinkable resins and coatings due to its reactive aldehyde group.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(2-Formylphenoxy)Acetic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	64038-41-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7NaO4
Molecular Weight	202.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium (2-formylphenoxy)acetate; Salicylaldehyde O-acetic acid sodium salt; 2-Carboxymethoxysalicylaldehyde sodium salt; (2-Formylphenoxy)acetate sodium; Sodium salicylaldehyde O-acetate; o-Formylphenoxyacetic acid sodium salt; 2-(Carboxymethoxy)benzaldehyde sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our (2-Formylphenoxy)Acetic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled 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 powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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