Description

Methyl 4-Formyl-3-Methylbenzoate is a versatile aromatic ester-aldehyde intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and an ester group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzaldehyde or benzoate pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing advanced organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Academic and R&D: Essential reagent in organic chemistry research for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic compound formation.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 4-Formyl-3-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	24078-24-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-formyl-3-methylbenzoate; 3-Methyl-4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)-3-methylbenzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 4-formyl-3-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-methyl-4-formylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Formyl-3-Methylbenzoate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents.

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.