Description

1,4-Phenylenediacetic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring two acetic acid groups attached to a para-substituted benzene ring, making it a versatile and valuable chemical building block. This structure provides a rigid, symmetrical platform for synthesizing complex molecules, offering significant value in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of novel compounds, including liquid crystals, ligands, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring symmetrical, rigid aromatic linkers.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Serves as a core building block for creating mesogenic units in advanced display materials.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the production of specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other high-performance polymers where thermal stability and rigidity are required.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research laboratories exploring new organic reactions and molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Phenylenediacetic Acid
CAS No.	7325-46-4
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Phenylenediacetic Acid; 1,4-Benzenediacetic Acid; (p-Carboxymethylphenyl)acetic Acid; p-Xylylenediacetic Acid; α,α'-p-Phenylenediacetic Acid; 4-Carboxymethylbenzenacetic Acid; NSC 403697; p-Phenylene Diacetic Acid
EINECS	230-813-5

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Phenylenediacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	245 - 250 °C
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.