Description

Methyl o-Tolylacetate is an aromatic ester compound valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and fragrance component. This product is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical production. Key industries that utilize this compound include fragrance and flavor creation, agrochemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical research and development.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for perfumes and flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production pathway for certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions, including esterifications and condensations.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce specific aromatic ester functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical R&D for exploring new synthetic routes and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl o-Tolylacetate
CAS No.	40851-62-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Methylphenylacetate; o-Tolylacetic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Methylbenzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2-Methylphenyl)acetate; Methyl α-Tolylacetate (isomer specific); Methyl ortho-Tolylacetate; Acetic Acid, (2-Methylphenyl)-, Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl o-Tolylacetate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination by techniques such as GC or HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Contact for details

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