Description

Ethyl 2-(4-Formylphenoxy)Propionate is a high-purity organic ester compound featuring both formyl and phenoxy functional groups, making it a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure is critical for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced manufacturing processes. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phenoxyacetic acid ester backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the formyl group allows for further chemical modifications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, flexibility, or UV stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and novel chemical entities.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(4-Formylphenoxy)Propionate
CAS No.	51264-73-4
Molecular Formula	C12H14O4
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate; 4-(1-Ethoxycarbonylethoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Formylphenoxy)propionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-(p-Formylphenoxy)propionate; p-Formylphenoxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzaldehyde, 4-[(1-ethoxycarbonyl)ethoxy]-; Ethyl (4-formylphenoxy)propionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(4-Formylphenoxy)Propionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research-grade synthesis.

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 bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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