Description

5-(2-Formyl-3-Hydroxyphenoxy)Valeric Acid is a versatile organic intermediate featuring both phenolic and carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a valuable building block for advanced synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key precursor for the development of specialty polymers, pharmaceutical actives, and high-performance materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material manufacturing sectors seeking to introduce specific functional moieties into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring a phenolic aldehyde moiety for further derivatization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, such as epoxy resins or polyesters, with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Production: Utilized in the development of complexing agents for metal catalysis or extraction processes due to its phenolic and carboxylic acid groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for creating organic frameworks, coatings, or additives that require specific light-absorbing or binding characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Provides a versatile scaffold for synthesizing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(2-Formyl-3-Hydroxyphenoxy)Valeric Acid
CAS No.	77858-21-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₅
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Formyl-3-hydroxyphenoxy)pentanoic acid; 5-(2-Formyl-3-hydroxyphenoxy)valeric acid; 3-Hydroxy-2-formylphenoxy pentanoic acid; Valeric acid, 5-(2-formyl-3-hydroxyphenoxy)-; 2-Formyl-3-hydroxyphenoxy valeric acid; 5-(2-Carboxy-3-hydroxyphenoxy)valeric acid (related form); Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(2-Formyl-3-Hydroxyphenoxy)Valeric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and high industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.