Description

2-(2-Methylbenzyl)-Malonic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the malonic acid derivative family, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a substituted benzyl group, makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. This product is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive diacid functionality.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for creating complex organic molecules, dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying decarboxylation reactions, Knoevenagel condensations, and other C-C bond forming processes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis or in the development of organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Methylbenzyl)-Malonic Acid
CAS No.	78606-96-9
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylbenzyl)propanedioic acid; (2-Methylphenyl)acetic acid malonic acid derivative; α-(o-Tolyl)malonic acid; 2-(2-Methylbenzyl)-1,3-propanedioic acid; o-Methylbenzylmalonic Acid; Propanedioic acid, 2-[(2-methylphenyl)methyl]-; 2-(o-Methylbenzyl)malonic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Methylbenzyl)-Malonic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We can support development projects with custom purity grades, from technical to high-purity research standards.

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. As a carboxylic acid derivative, it should be stored separately from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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