Description

3-Methoxybenzyl Acetate is a versatile aromatic ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and chemical properties. It serves as a key intermediate and functional ingredient in high-value manufacturing sectors, offering consistent quality and reliable performance. This product is essential for industries such as fragrance and flavor creation, pharmaceutical synthesis, and advanced material science.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, imparting floral, fruity, or herbal notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a protected intermediate or a synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile reagent or protecting group in various organic transformations, including esterifications and alkylations.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides as a functional intermediate.
• Specialty Chemicals: Utilized in the formulation of performance chemicals, plasticizers, and other specialty material applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxybenzyl Acetate
CAS No.	35480-26-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Methoxybenzyl Acetate; (3-Methoxyphenyl)methyl Acetate; 3-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol Acetate; Acetic Acid 3-Methoxybenzyl Ester; m-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol Acetate; 3-Methoxybenzyl Ester of Acetic Acid; 1-(Acetoxymethyl)-3-methoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxybenzyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.510 - 1.515
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.105 - 1.115

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