Description

Ethyl Phenyl Carbonate is an organic carbonate ester of significant industrial interest. This compound serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for processes such as transesterification and as a protecting group reagent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for carbonate-linked prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring carbonate ester functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of polycarbonates and other specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a phenylating or ethoxycarbonylating agent in various coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in laboratory-scale R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel organic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, flavors, and fragrances where specific carbonate structures are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Phenyl Carbonate
CAS No.	3878-46-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonic Acid, Ethyl Phenyl Ester; Phenyl Ethyl Carbonate; Ethoxycarbonyloxybenzene; Ethyl Carbonatobenzene; Ethyl Phenyl Ester of Carbonic Acid; Phenyl Ethoxyformate; EPC
EINECS	223-403-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Phenyl Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity verification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.500 - 1.510
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL

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