Description

Methyl 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity aromatic ester derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a hydroxymethyl and a methoxybenzoate group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, active ingredient synthesis, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzofuran or benzodioxole cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized aromatic monomers used in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functional monomer for modifying polymer backbones to introduce specific solubility, adhesion, or cross-linking properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and complex fragrance compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	191604-81-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O5
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-o-anisate; 2-Methoxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-methoxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate; o-Anisic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Methoxybenzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of specified impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet your project's exact requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.