Description

Methyl 4-Ethoxyphenylacetate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected carboxylic acid functionality and a substituted aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This product is essential for research and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific phenylacetic acid derivatives.
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Serves as an intermediate for creating complex aromatic esters used in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Research: Acts as a synthetic precursor for advanced organic electronic materials due to its molecular structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for coupling reactions, esterifications, and as a protecting group strategy.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Ethoxyphenylacetate
CAS No.	29056-03-9
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (4-ethoxyphenyl)acetate; 4-Ethoxyphenylacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl p-Ethoxyphenylacetate; p-Ethoxyphenylacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)acetate; 2-(4-Ethoxyphenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Ethoxybenzeneacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, 4-ethoxy-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Ethoxyphenylacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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