Description

Ethyl (2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate is a versatile aromatic ester building block, valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an ester and a methoxy-substituted phenyl ring, makes it a critical precursor for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for aromatic compounds used in perfumery and flavor formulations due to its methoxyphenyl backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including esterifications, transesterifications, and as a protecting group in multi-step synthesis.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialty monomers for advanced materials.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	6056-23-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Methoxyphenylacetate; Ethyl (o-Methoxyphenyl)acetate; o-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(2-Methoxyphenyl)acetate; Acetic Acid, 2-Methoxyphenyl-, Ethyl Ester; NSC 403107
EINECS	227-980-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for fine chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong bases.

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 (20°C)	1.508 - 1.512
Density (20°C)	1.09 - 1.11 g/mL

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