Description

Ethyl Benzoylformate is a versatile organic ester widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its value lies in its reactive benzoylformate moiety, which serves as a crucial building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzilic acid or related structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to form specific bioactive cores.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring the benzoylformate functional group.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation and esterification reactions.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient Intermediate: Employed in the controlled synthesis of aromatic compounds for specialty flavor and fragrance applications.
• Polymer Modifier Precursor: Can be used to synthesize monomers or additives designed to impart specific properties to polymer matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Benzoylformate
CAS No.	1603-79-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate; Ethyl phenylglyoxylate; Benzoylformic acid ethyl ester; Phenylglyoxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-oxobenzeneacetate; Ethyl oxophenylacetate; Ethyl benzoylformate; Ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylethanoate
EINECS	216-500-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Benzoylformate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer standard technical and high-purity grades to meet diverse application needs. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with major regulatory frameworks including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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