Description

2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of methoxy groups, which direct further chemical modifications and impart specific electronic properties to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic core for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the production of advanced electronic display components and organic light-emitting diodes due to its stable, modifiable structure.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to alter the properties of polymers, enhancing characteristics like thermal stability or solubility.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	91-52-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid; 2,4-Dimethoxybenzenecarboxylic Acid; 2,4-Dimethoxyphenylcarboxylic Acid; 2,4-Dimethoxybenzene-1-carboxylic Acid; 2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (9CI); NSC 403697; Benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethoxy-
EINECS	202-072-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
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.