Description

p-Methoxyphenetole is a versatile aromatic ether compound, also known as 4-Methoxyphenetole, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its chemical structure makes it particularly useful for introducing the 4-methoxyphenethoxy moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of more complex compounds. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted phenethylamine or benzodioxole structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its ether linkage provides stability and specific biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing aroma chemicals with anisic or sweet, floral notes.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including alkylation, etherification, and as a protecting group in multi-step synthesis.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for medicinal chemistry and material science research to explore new chemical entities and their properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	p-Methoxyphenetole
CAS No.	5076-72-2
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxyphenetole; 1-Ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Ethoxyanisole; p-Ethoxyanisole; 4-Methoxy-1-ethoxybenzene; Phenetole, p-methoxy-; Benzene, 1-ethoxy-4-methoxy-
EINECS	225-791-5

Quality Control

Our p-Methoxyphenetole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and quality degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.515 - 1.520
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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