Description

Methyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methylbutanoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both methoxy and ester functional groups, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aryl-substituted structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific aromatic esters used in perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Research: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for specialty polymers requiring specific side-chain functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures via esterification and coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methylbutanoate
CAS No.	67437-37-0
Molecular Formula	C13H18O3
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)butyrate; 3-Methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)butyric acid methyl ester; Methyl β-methyl-β-(p-methoxyphenyl)butyrate; p-Methoxy-α,α-dimethylhydrocinnamic acid methyl ester; 67437-37-0; Butanoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methylbutanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.