Description

4-(2-Oxo-Propyl)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile aromatic ketone ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzoate and a propiophenone-like moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transporting or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystalline compounds with specific optical properties.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic compounds used in high-value fragrance and flavor ingredients.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and carbonyl chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Oxo-Propyl)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	22744-50-9
Molecular Formula	C12H14O3
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(2-oxopropyl)benzoate; 4-Acetonylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Acetonylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-oxopropyl)-, methyl ester; 4-(2-Oxopropyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; p-Acetonylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Oxo-Propyl)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.