Description

Ethyl 3,4-Bis(Benzyloxy)Benzoate is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its benzoate ester core flanked by benzyl-protected phenolic groups. This compound matters for its role as a versatile and protected building block in sophisticated organic synthesis, enabling the controlled introduction of functionalized benzoic acid derivatives. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key protected precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing catechol or gallic acid motifs.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in multi-step synthesis for the preparation of complex natural product analogs, ligands, and functional polymers.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed in the synthesis of enzyme inhibitors or fluorescent tags where a protected phenolic scaffold is required.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the research and development of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry, including novel coupling and deprotection strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3,4-Bis(Benzyloxy)Benzoate
CAS No.	174398-83-5
Molecular Formula	C29H26O5
Molecular Weight	454.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3,4-Di-O-benzylgallate; Benzoic acid, 3,4-bis(benzyloxy)-, ethyl ester; 3,4-Bis(benzyloxy)benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3,4-dibenzyloxybenzoate; Gallic acid ethyl ester 3,4-dibenzyl ether; Ethyl gallate tribenzyl ether (common name variant)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3,4-Bis(Benzyloxy)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.