Description

Ethyl 4-Carboethoxybenzoylformate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides two distinct reactive sites for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzoylformate or keto-ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Carboethoxybenzoylformate
CAS No.	102697-43-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄O₅
Molecular Weight	250.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-(ethoxycarbonyl)benzoylformate; Ethyl 4-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenylglyoxylate; 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)benzoylformic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (4-Ethoxycarbonylbenzoyl)formate; Benzoylformic acid, 4-(ethoxycarbonyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α-oxo-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)benzeneacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Carboethoxybenzoylformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. 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
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.