Description

Methyl 3-(3-Oxopropyl)Benzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound with a reactive oxopropyl side chain, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules, offering precise control in downstream reactions. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with specific carbonyl or benzoate functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive ketone group enables further derivatization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific ester and ketone groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic esters and ketones for high-value organoleptic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for methodologies involving conjugate additions, reductions of α,β-unsaturated ketones, and further functionalization.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 3-(3-Oxopropyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	111393-29-4
Molecular Formula	C11H12O3
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Oxopropyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(3-oxopropyl)benzoate; Methyl m-(3-oxopropyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(3-oxopropyl)-, methyl ester; 3-(3-Oxopropyl)methyl benzoate; Methyl 3-(3-ketopropyl)benzoate; 3-Carbomethoxypropiophenone; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(3-Oxopropyl)Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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