Description

Trimethyl 4-Hydroxyorthobenzoate is a specialized organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 27689-95-8. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the production of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for research, development, and manufacturing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a protected intermediate for creating dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of advanced electronic and display materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethyl 4-Hydroxyorthobenzoate
CAS No.	27689-95-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O5
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Trimethyl 4-hydroxybenzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; 4-Hydroxy-1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic Acid Trimethyl Ester; Trimethyl 4-Hydroxy-1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylate; Trimethyl Gallate (related derivative); 4-Hydroxytrimellitic Acid Trimethyl Ester; TMHB; THOB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Trimethyl 4-Hydroxyorthobenzoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is compatible with organic solvents but should be stored separately from them to prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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