Description

4-[2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)Ethyl]Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a biphenyl core with carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a valuable building block for advanced synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought after by scientists and manufacturers working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and sophisticated polymer precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the production of advanced liquid crystal materials for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Functions as an organic linker in the construction of porous MOF materials for catalysis and gas storage.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)Ethyl]Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	725274-03-3
Molecular Formula	C16H14O4
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(2-Carboxyethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; 4-[2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)ethyl]benzoic acid; 4'-Carboxyethylbiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid; Biphenyl-4,4'-diacetic acid (related); 4,4'-Bis(carboxymethyl)biphenyl (isomer); [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diacetic acid (structural analog); p-Carboxyphenethylbenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-[2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)Ethyl]Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.