Description

3-Methoxybenzoic Acid 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Phenyl Ester is a high-purity specialty ester compound with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both methoxy and ester groups, makes it a valuable versatile building block for creating complex molecules. This product is primarily sought by pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemical manufacturers for research and development, as well as scale-up production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific aromatic ester frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced organic compounds for electronic displays and optical devices.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures and studying reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Methoxybenzoic Acid 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Phenyl Ester
CAS No.	68595-44-8
Molecular Formula	C16H14O5
Molecular Weight	286.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenyl 3-methoxybenzoate; Methyl 4-[(3-methoxybenzoyl)oxy]benzoate; 3-Methoxybenzoic Acid p-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-, 4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl ester; p-Carbomethoxyphenyl m-methoxybenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxybenzoic Acid 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Phenyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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