Description

3-Ethoxyphenol is a versatile phenolic ether compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring both an ethoxy group and a phenolic hydroxyl, makes it a valuable building block for creating more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where precise chemical synthesis is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted phenol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its phenolic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color stability and properties.
• Polymer Stabilizers and Antioxidants: Acts as an intermediate for producing phenolic antioxidants that protect polymers like plastics and rubbers from oxidative degradation.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Employed in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals due to its ability to form ethers and esters with specific olfactory profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxyphenol
CAS No.	621-34-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Ethoxyphenol; 3-Hydroxyphenetole; Resorcinol monoethyl ether; 1-Ethoxy-3-hydroxybenzene; 3-Ethoxy-1-hydroxybenzene; Phenol, 3-ethoxy-; m-Hydroxyphenetole
EINECS	210-695-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Ethoxyphenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Ensure the container is kept upright to prevent leakage.

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)	≤ 2.0% total

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