Description

Ethyl 4-Methoxyphenylacetate is a high-purity ester compound, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its significance lies in providing a reliable and consistent building block for complex organic synthesis, ensuring downstream product quality and process efficiency. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking a critical raw material for API and specialty chemical development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with arylacetic acid or phenethylamine backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the methoxyphenyl moiety is a common structural feature.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for aromatic compounds used in the creation of complex scent and flavor profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures through ester hydrolysis, transesterification, or reduction reactions.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or intermediate for specialty materials requiring specific aromatic ester components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Methoxyphenylacetate
CAS No.	14062-18-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-Methoxyphenyl)acetate; 4-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; p-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl p-Methoxyphenylacetate; Ethyl 4-Methoxybenzeneacetate; NSC 403697; Ethyl (p-Methoxyphenyl)acetate; 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Methoxyphenylacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

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