Description

4-Methylbenzoylformic Acid (CAS NO 7163-50-0) is a versatile aromatic keto acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high precision and purity. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzophenone or aryl acetic acid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic ketone functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, photoinitiators, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms, such as the Dakin-West reaction, and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of chiral ligands and metal-organic complexes for asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Methylbenzoylformic Acid
CAS No.	7163-50-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Toluoylformic Acid; 4-Methylbenzoylformic Acid; 2-Oxo-2-(4-methylphenyl)acetic Acid; (4-Methylphenyl)(oxo)acetic Acid; p-Methylbenzoylformic Acid; 4-Methyl-α-oxobenzeneacetic Acid; α-Oxo-4-methylbenzeneacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylbenzoylformic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 1.0%
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.