Description

3-(2H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-Benzoic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzoic acid moiety and a tetrazole ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating compounds with specific biological and material properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sartan-class drugs (e.g., Valsartan, Losartan) and other molecules where the tetrazole ring acts as a bioisostere for a carboxylic acid.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific heterocyclic architectures for efficacy.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coordination polymers (MOFs), and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis laboratories.
• Ligand in Catalysis: The tetrazole and carboxylic acid groups can coordinate to metals, making it useful in designing catalysts for various chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	73096-39-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6N4O2
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3-Carboxyphenyl)-1H-tetrazole; 3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-; 3-Carboxybenzenetetrazole; 3-(Tetrazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; 3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; 5-(3-Carboxyphenyl)tetrazole
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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