Description

3-(3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic chemical building block of significant interest in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty agrochemicals, and advanced material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in constructing complex aromatic and heterocyclic compounds.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	938140-74-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	270.32 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(3,5-Dimethylphenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-[(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl]-; 3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyl Benzoic Acid; 938140-74-0; 3-(3,5-Dimethyl-phenoxymethyl)-benzoic acid; 3-(3,5-Xylyloxymethyl)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

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