Description

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Oxopropanoic Acid is a versatile β-keto acid derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive ketone and a carboxylic acid group, enabling its use in complex condensation and cyclization reactions. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing benzofuran or chromone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aryl ketone backbones.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where the methoxyphenyl group imparts specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development for new C-C bond formation strategies and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for creating compounds with specific aromatic notes derived from its methoxybenzene core.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Oxopropanoic Acid
CAS No.	13422-77-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxyphenyl 3-oxopropanoate; 3-Oxo-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid; 4-Methoxybenzoylacetic acid; 4-Methoxyphenyl β-ketopropionate; p-Methoxyphenyl 3-oxopropanoate; 4-Methoxybenzoyl acetic acid; 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoate; 4-Methoxybenzoylacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Oxopropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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