Description

4-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a valuable substituted benzoic acid derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its structure, featuring both phenolic and carboxylic acid functional groups, makes it a versatile precursor for the synthesis of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted salicylic acid core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its phenolic moiety is functionalized.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce carboxylic acid and phenolic groups, altering material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants, especially azo dyes and fluorescent markers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	75056-97-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoic Acid; 2,6-Dimethylsalicylic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-benzoic Acid; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid; 75056-97-2; Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is manufactured 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and incompatible materials.

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%

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