Description

3,5-Bis(Octyloxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzoic acid core symmetrically substituted with long-chain alkoxy groups. This molecular architecture is critical for imparting unique solubility, thermal stability, and self-assembly properties in advanced material formulations. It is an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the specialty chemical, liquid crystal, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel functional materials.

Application

• Liquid Crystal (LC) Manufacturing: Serves as a key precursor or mesogenic unit in the synthesis of thermotropic liquid crystals for display technologies and optical devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a functional monomer or additive to modify polymer backbones, enhancing properties like flexibility, solubility, and thermal resistance.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Acts as a building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, gels, and host-guest systems due to its defined geometry and long alkyl chains.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Provides a versatile platform for further chemical transformations, including esterification and amidation, to create more complex derivatives.
• Surface Science & Coatings: Employed in the development of specialty coatings, Langmuir-Blodgett films, and self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) to alter surface properties.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Research: Utilized as a synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel active compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Bis(Octyloxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	87963-85-7
Molecular Formula	C25H42O4
Molecular Weight	406.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,5-bis(octyloxy)-; 3,5-Di(octyloxy)benzoic acid; 3,5-Bis-n-octyloxybenzoic acid; 3,5-Di-n-octyloxybenzoic acid; DOBA; 3,5-Bis(octyloxy)benzoic acid; 3,5-Dioctyloxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Bis(Octyloxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific R&D or commercial production requirements.

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 and strong bases.

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%

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