Description

4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, diaryl-substituted benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its versatile aromatic structure, which is essential for constructing complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the dichlorophenyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor or core component in the production of advanced liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors, electron-transport materials, or non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce aromatic and carboxylic acid functionality into polymer chains to alter thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying coupling reactions, carboxylate chemistry, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	7111-64-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	267.11 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)phenyl]formic acid; 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)benzenecarboxylic acid; 3',4'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; p-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)benzoic acid; Biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid, 3',4'-dichloro-; NSC 403116; 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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