Description

Methyl Phenylpropiolate is a versatile organic ester building block used in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials, offering a reactive alkyne moiety for diverse coupling and cyclization reactions. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and academic research laboratories focused on developing new active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for Sonogashira coupling, cycloaddition reactions, and the construction of heterocyclic compounds in research settings.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Phenylpropiolate
CAS No.	4891-38-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-phenylpropiolate; Phenylpropiolic acid methyl ester; Methyl phenylpropynoate; 3-Phenylpropiolic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-phenylpropynoate; Methyl β-phenylpropiolate; Propiolic acid, 3-phenyl-, methyl ester
EINECS	225-504-4

Quality Control

Our Methyl Phenylpropiolate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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