Description

Biphenyl-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester derivative of biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a protected carboxyl group and a lipophilic biphenyl moiety, enabling precise molecular construction in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors, where it is used to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a biphenyl scaffold for receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce aromatic and ester functionalities into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Biphenyl-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	19926-50-2
Molecular Formula	C15H14O2
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Phenylbenzoate; Ethyl Biphenyl-3-carboxylate; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxylic Acid, Ethyl Ester; m-Phenylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 403119; Ethyl 3-Biphenylcarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Biphenyl-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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