Description

Methyl 2-Methoxy-4,5-Dimethylbenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly within fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise building blocks for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized organic electronic compounds.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Intermediate for the synthesis of complex aromatic esters used in specialty fragrance compositions.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce specific methoxy and dimethyl benzoate functional groups into polymer chains.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Methoxy-4,5-Dimethylbenzoate
CAS No.	1245534-33-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4,5-dimethylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-methoxy-4,5-dimethylbenzoate; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-4,5-dimethyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 4,5-dimethyl-2-methoxybenzoate; 2-Methoxy-4,5-dimethyl methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-Methoxy-4,5-Dimethylbenzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against established internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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