Description

m-Phenoxyanisole is a high-purity aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methoxy and phenoxy substituents, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring diaryl ether scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the phenoxyanisole moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core or side-chain unit in the development of organic electronic materials due to its stable aromatic structure and potential for functionalization.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal stability, solubility, or reactivity to high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Ullmann) and as a protecting group or directing group in complex multi-step syntheses.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals where the methoxy and phenoxy groups define the olfactory profile.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Phenoxyanisole
CAS No.	1655-68-1
Molecular Formula	C13H12O2
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenoxyanisole; 1-Methoxy-3-phenoxybenzene; m-Methoxydiphenyl ether; 3-Methoxydiphenyl ether; Benzene, 1-methoxy-3-phenoxy-; 3-Phenoxy-1-methoxybenzene; Diphenyl ether, 3-methoxy-
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Quality Control

Our m-Phenoxyanisole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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