Description

Ethyl 5-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate is a high-purity organic ester compound with the CAS number 124524-69-2. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development teams, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthetic precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and specialty polymers requiring specific aromatic ketone ester motifs.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on Michael additions, cyclizations, and carbonyl chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate
CAS No.	124524-69-2
Molecular Formula	C14H18O4
Molecular Weight	250.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Oxo-5-(2-methoxyphenyl)pentanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-oxo-5-(o-methoxyphenyl)valerate; 2-Methoxyphenyl 4-carbethoxybutyl ketone; Ethyl 5-(2-methoxyphenyl)-5-oxovalerate; 5-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl δ-oxo-δ-(2-methoxyphenyl)valerate; 124524-69-2
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical intermediate applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 bases and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.