Description

Ethyl (4-Formylphenyl)Acetate is a versatile aromatic ester building block characterized by its reactive formyl and ester functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a strategic handle for further chemical elaboration. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with biphenyl or substituted phenyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialty dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for constructing biaryl systems.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and novel synthetic route development in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (4-Formylphenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	43153-12-4
Molecular Formula	C11H12O3
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Formylphenylacetate; Ethyl (4-Formylphenyl)acetate; (4-Formylphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; p-Formylphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl p-Formylphenylacetate; 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde Ethyl Ester (common misnomer); 43153-12-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (4-Formylphenyl)Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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