Description

Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Methylbenzoate is a versatile aromatic ester derivative containing both formyl and methyl ester functional groups. This compound serves as a critical high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and commercial-scale production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with benzofuran or benzimidazole cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the research and production of electron-transport or host materials for display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer modifiers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	675148-96-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-formyl-o-toluate; 2-Methyl-5-formylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 5-formyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester; 5-Carbomethoxy-2-methylbenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.