Description

Methyl 3-o-Feruloylquinate is a specialized ester derivative of quinic acid and ferulic acid, representing a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex natural products and bioactive compounds. Its value lies in its role as a versatile chiral building block for pharmaceutical research and the development of high-value fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced material synthesis who require high-purity, structurally defined intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the laboratory-scale synthesis of complex plant-derived compounds (e.g., chlorogenic acid derivatives) for biological activity studies.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reference compound in analytical method development (HPLC, LC-MS) for the quantification of phenolic esters in biological matrices.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for creating novel derivatives with potential applications in cosmetics or functional food additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-o-Feruloylquinate
CAS No.	154418-15-2
Molecular Formula	C18H22O9
Molecular Weight	382.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-O-feruloylquinate; 3-O-Feruloylquinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-O-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamoyl)quinate; Quinic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate), methyl ester; 1,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate) methyl ester; Methyl 3-feruloylquinate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-o-Feruloylquinate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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