Description

Ethyl 2-((4-Methoxybenzyl)Oxy)Acetate is a versatile organic ester building block, valued for its reactive ethoxyacetate and protected benzyl alcohol functionalities. This compound is essential for synthetic chemists requiring a stable, readily available intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ether or ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and advanced material monomers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The 4-methoxybenzyl (PMB) group can act as a protecting group for alcohols in multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-((4-Methoxybenzyl)Oxy)Acetate
CAS No.	57938-80-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-Methoxybenzyloxy)acetate; 2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)oxy]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetic acid, 2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(p-Methoxybenzyloxy)acetate; PMB-O-CH2-COOEt; 4-Methoxybenzyloxyacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl [(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]acetate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-((4-Methoxybenzyl)Oxy)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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