Description

Methyl 2-(2-Cyano-3-Ethoxy-3-Oxopropyl)Benzoate is a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate featuring a benzoate ester core functionalized with cyano and ethoxycarbonyl groups. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering precise reactivity for constructing advanced chemical architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex heterocyclic or substituted aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial research settings, including dyes and pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials requiring specific functional group integration.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(2-Cyano-3-Ethoxy-3-Oxopropyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	153802-16-5
Molecular Formula	C14H15NO4
Molecular Weight	261.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2-(2-cyano-3-ethoxy-3-oxopropyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(2-cyano-3-ethoxy-3-oxopropyl)benzoate; 2-(2-Cyano-3-ethoxy-3-oxopropyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl α-cyano-o-(ethoxycarbonyl)hydrocinnamate; (2-Carbomethoxyphenyl)malononitrile monoethyl ester; Methyl 2-(2-cyano-1-carbethoxyethyl)benzoate; Methyl 2-(1-carbethoxy-2-cyanoethyl)benzoate; 153802-16-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(2-Cyano-3-Ethoxy-3-Oxopropyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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