Description

Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoate is a high-purity aromatic ester derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its versatile dimethoxy-substituted benzoate structure, which is essential for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as API synthesis and material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a dimethoxybenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic electronic materials and liquid crystal display (LCD) components.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoate
CAS No.	2150-37-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dimethoxy-, methyl ester; 3,5-Dimethoxymethyl Benzoate; Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxyphenylcarboxylate; 2150-37-0; NSC 403697
EINECS	218-429-1

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
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.