Description

Ethyl 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)Propionate is a high-purity organic ester compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a versatile building block for the production of more complex chemical entities, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with phenoxypropionate backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenoxy moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecules via esterification, etherification, and coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)Propionate
CAS No.	65343-67-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14O5
Molecular Weight	226.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propanoate; Ethyl 2-(p-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionate; 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Propanoic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)Propionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent purity and identity specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and impurity profiles by validated methods (HPLC, GC) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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