Description

3,5-Dihydroxy-Benzenepentanoic Acid is a valuable aromatic dihydroxy carboxylic acid building block. This compound is significant for its bifunctional chemical structure, featuring both phenolic hydroxyl groups and a terminal carboxylic acid, enabling diverse synthetic modifications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring a phenolic acid core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic diol functionality is incorporated.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: The hydroxyl and carboxyl groups make it a suitable starting material for synthesizing polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings to introduce polarity and reactivity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for the construction of more complex aromatic compounds in research and pilot-scale production.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a substrate analog or inhibitor in enzymatic studies due to its structural similarity to certain natural phenolic acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dihydroxy-Benzenepentanoic Acid
CAS No.	74356-41-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14O4
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)pentanoic Acid; 3,5-Dihydroxybenzenepentanoic Acid; Benzenepentanoic acid, 3,5-dihydroxy-; γ-(3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)butyric Acid (common name); 74356-41-5 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dihydroxy-Benzenepentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

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	< 10 ppm

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