Description

Methyl 3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzoate is a versatile aromatic ester derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a benzoate ester and a methoxymethyl ether group, which allows for selective transformations and incorporation into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its aromatic core provides structural backbone.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, flexibility, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protected or functionalized intermediate in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals and fragrances.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A potential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures common in advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	1515-87-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methoxymethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl m-(methoxymethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(methoxymethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-methoxymethylbenzoate; m-(Methoxymethyl)methyl benzoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. Every lot is validated against comprehensive specifications, with traceability maintained throughout. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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