Description

Methyl 4-Methoxycarbonylbenzoylacetate is a versatile and high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, containing both a keto-ester and a benzoate moiety, which makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic or fused-ring structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific keto-ester functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in method development and as a model compound in organic chemistry research and process optimization.
• Chemical Library Development: A valuable starting material for generating diverse compound libraries via combinatorial chemistry for drug discovery screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Methoxycarbonylbenzoylacetate
CAS No.	22027-52-7
Molecular Formula	C12H12O5
Molecular Weight	236.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoyl)acetate; Methyl 4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoylacetate; Acetic acid, 2-[4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoyl]-, methyl ester; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-carbomethoxybenzoylacetate; p-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-methoxycarbonylbenzoylacetate; Methyl 4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzeneacetylcarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Methoxycarbonylbenzoylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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