Description

Benzoic Acid 4-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylene]Amino]Phenyl Ester is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of Schiff base esters, valued for its unique molecular architecture that combines a benzoate moiety with an imine linkage. This structure makes it a versatile intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Key industries that utilize this compound include pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and specialty polymer manufacturing, where it serves as a critical building block for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its structural motifs for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component or dopant in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system and stable ester linkage.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific chemical or thermal properties to specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Functions as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and pigments, where the methoxy and imine groups influence color and stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or building block in organic synthesis for creating libraries of compounds in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzoic Acid 4-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylene]Amino]Phenyl Ester
CAS No.	16571-39-4
Molecular Formula	C21H17NO3
Molecular Weight	331.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylene]amino]phenyl benzoate; (E)-4-((4-Methoxybenzylidene)amino)phenyl benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylene]amino]phenyl ester; p-[(p-Methoxybenzylidene)amino]phenyl benzoate; Schiff base ester of benzoic acid; Anil, 4-methoxy-, 4-benzoate; 4-((4-Methoxybenzylidene)amino)phenol benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid 4-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylene]Amino]Phenyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full transparency and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to the presence of an imine functional group, which can be sensitive, prolonged exposure to high humidity or extreme temperatures should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.