Description

Ethyl 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-Oxoacetate is a versatile aromatic ketoester building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive keto group and a phenolic hydroxyl, enabling its use in the synthesis of complex heterocycles and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of benzofuran, coumarin, and other fused heterocyclic scaffolds with biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and UV absorbers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying Claisen condensations and ring-closure reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic molecules.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-Oxoacetate
CAS No.	40785-55-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate; Ethyl (2-hydroxyphenyl)oxoacetate; 2-Oxo-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-oxo-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetate; Ethyl salicyloylglyoxylate; 2-Hydroxyphenylglyoxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl o-hydroxyphenylglyoxylate; Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoylformate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-Oxoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.