Description

Benzeneacetic Acid, A-(1-Methylethyl)-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is valued for its role as a versatile building block and intermediate, enabling the production of complex molecules in research and industrial settings. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific chiral or branched alkyl side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its ester functionality is crucial.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Precursor: Serves as an intermediate for creating complex esters and aromatic compounds used in specialty flavors and fragrances.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing novel molecular architectures and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetic Acid, A-(1-Methylethyl)-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	63370-00-3
Molecular Formula	C13H18O2
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Phenyl-3-methylbutyrate; Ethyl 2-Phenyl-3-methylbutanoate; α-Isopropylphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Isopropylbenzeneacetate; 2-Phenyl-3-methylbutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(1-Methylethyl)benzeneacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, α-(1-methylethyl)-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetic Acid, A-(1-Methylethyl)-, Ethyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
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.