Description

Methyl 5-Methyl-2-(Propan-2-Yloxy)Benzoate is a specialized benzoate ester derivative with a methoxy and isopropoxy substitution pattern. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoate core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in research and development for constructing complex molecules via esterification, etherification, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Potential intermediate for creating mesogenic units in advanced display materials and specialty polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Starting material for synthesizing specific aromatic esters used in high-value fragrance compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Methyl-2-(Propan-2-Yloxy)Benzoate
CAS No.	1368384-39-7
Molecular Formula	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Isopropoxy-5-methylbenzoate; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Isopropoxy-5-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Methyl-2-isopropoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethoxy)-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(propan-2-yloxy)-5-methylbenzoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5-Methyl-2-(Propan-2-Yloxy)Benzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is characterized and tested to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 1.0%

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