Description

2-Hydroxy-3-(4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its specific molecular architecture, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an ester group, which makes it a versatile precursor for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds or optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in cardiovascular and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its methoxyphenyl moiety.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for fragrances, liquid crystals, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and esterification reactions.
• Peptide Mimetic Development: The hydroxy acid structure makes it useful for creating non-peptidic scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Hydroxy-3-(4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	33173-51-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoate; Ethyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropionate; 2-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Methoxy-DL-mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (RS)-2-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionate; Ethyl 4-Methoxymandelate; DL-3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-3-(4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material with typical purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.