2-Phenylisobutyric acid (CAS No: 826-55-1) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Fexofenadine hydrochloride. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Dimethylphenylacetic acid, phenylisobutyric acid
CAS No: 826-55-1
PubChem CID: 13222
Mol Formula: C10H12O2
Mol Weight: 164.20 g/mol
Used in API: Fexofenadine hydrochloride
IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-2-phenylpropanoic acid
API Intermediate Description: 2-Phenylisobutyric acid is an organic aromatic carboxylic acid widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its structure, containing a phenyl group and a branched isobutyric acid moiety, makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing bioactive compounds. It is also utilized as a building block in organic synthesis and in the preparation of esters, polymers, and fine chemical derivatives.
