Description

1,2-Phenylenediacetic Acid is a versatile aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative of significant interest in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two acetic acid groups on a benzene ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex cyclic or chelating structures.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion coordination in industrial and research chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the production of specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other high-performance polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic reactions, including condensations and cyclizations, to construct heterocyclic compounds and complex organic molecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Phenylenediacetic Acid
CAS No.	7500-53-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzene-1,2-diacetic Acid; o-Phenylenediacetic Acid; (1,2-Phenylene)diacetic Acid; 1,2-Benzenediacetic Acid; 2-Carboxyphenylacetic Acid (tautomeric form); NSC 403796; o-Xylylenedicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	231-363-1

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Phenylenediacetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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