Description

Ethyl-4-Acetoxybenzoate is a versatile organic ester compound, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and functional additive. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to introduce specific molecular fragments, enabling the synthesis of more complex molecules in controlled processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring the ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate or related pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its ester functionality is integral to the final product's activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a plasticizer or a co-monomer in specialty polymer formulations to modify flexibility, solubility, or thermal properties.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic compounds used in coatings and plastics to enhance light stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions, including esterifications and transesterifications, as a protected or derivatized form of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its benzoate ester structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl-4-Acetoxybenzoate
CAS No.	13031-45-3
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Acetoxybenzoate; 4-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, 4-(Acetyloxy)-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl p-Acetoxybenzoate; p-Acetoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Acetyloxybenzoate; Acetic Acid 4-Ethoxycarbonylphenyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl-4-Acetoxybenzoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88°C - 92°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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