Description

1,2-Dimethoxy-4-Ethylbenzene is a high-purity aromatic ether compound, also known by its CAS number 5888-51-7. It serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its specific substitution pattern which directs further chemical transformations. This product is essential for research and development chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a dimethoxybenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its ethyl and methoxy groups contribute to biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of synthetic aromatic compounds for perfumery and flavoring applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for coupling reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Ullmann-type reactions, to create novel organic materials.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a starting material in the synthesis of advanced organic compounds used in electronic displays and organic semiconductors.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethoxy-4-Ethylbenzene
CAS No.	5888-51-7
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene; 3,4-Dimethoxyethylbenzene; 1-Ethyl-3,4-dimethoxybenzene; Ethylveratrole; 4-Ethylveratrole; 3,4-Dimethoxy-1-ethylbenzene; Veratrole, 4-ethyl-
EINECS	227-562-5

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-Ethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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