Description

4-Cyclopentyloxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its molecular structure, featuring a cyclopentyloxy substituent, makes it a versatile building block for creating more complex molecules with specific functional properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a cyclopentyloxy-benzene moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, contributing to the molecular design of dyes and charge-transport layers.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for studying new catalytic methodologies in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where precise molecular architecture is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyclopentyloxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	63763-04-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-cyclopentyloxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-cyclopentyloxy-, methyl ester; 4-(Cyclopentyloxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; p-Cyclopentyloxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-cyclopentyloxybenzoate; 4-Cyclopentoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Cyclopentyloxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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