3-Formyl-4-methylbenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: L034514
• CAS Number: 69526-89-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 164.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-formyl-4-methylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c1-6-2-3-7(9(11)12)4-8(6)5-10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: REPNRLBITGLALU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

3-Formyl-4-methylbenzoic acid(CAT: L034514) is an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring both a formyl group at the meta-position and a methyl group at the para-position relative to the carboxylic acid. This multifunctional molecule serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, especially for the development of heterocycles, Schiff bases, and bioactive compounds. Its aldehyde group enables versatile derivatization through condensation and coupling reactions, while the acid moiety supports amide formation and metal complexation. Widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research, this compound is ideal for building structurally diverse scaffolds in synthetic and medicinal chemistry.