Description

3-Phenylpyruvic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile aromatic keto ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a reactive keto group and an ester moiety, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral auxiliaries, and novel organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Research Chemistry: Employed in organic synthesis research for studying reaction mechanisms, such as asymmetric hydrogenation and condensation reactions.
• Chiral Compound Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds via resolution or asymmetric synthesis.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies related to amino acid metabolism and enzyme activity, given its structural relationship to phenylalanine.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Phenylpyruvic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	6362-58-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Phenylpyruvate; Methyl 2-Oxo-3-phenylpropanoate; 3-Phenylpyruvic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Oxo-3-phenylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (benzyl)oxoacetate; Methyl α-oxobenzeneacetate; Methyl 2-oxo-3-phenylpropionate; Phenylpyruvic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	228-866-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenylpyruvic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer standard and custom purity grades to meet diverse application needs, from research to commercial-scale synthesis. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Premium Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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