Description

Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized epoxide derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its reactive oxirane ring and aromatic methoxy substituent, enabling precise chemical transformations for advanced molecule synthesis. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block in multi-step organic synthesis for creating advanced materials, ligands, and specialty compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive epoxide functionality.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis studies.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers or intermediates for functional materials due to its aromatic and epoxy groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	16546-01-3
Molecular Formula	C12H14O4
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)oxiranecarboxylate; Ethyl 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)glycidate; Ethyl (4-Methoxyphenyl)glycidate; p-Methoxyphenylglycidic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,3-Epoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoate; Ethyl 4-Methoxyphenylglycidate; Ethyl O-(4-Methoxyphenyl)glycidate; Glycidic acid, 4-methoxyphenyl-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the reactive nature of the epoxide group, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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