Description

Ethyl (2-Formyl-6-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetate is a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate, essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a formyl group and an ester moiety, which makes it a critical building block for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex phenolic ether backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific methoxyphenoxy structures are required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and specialty fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (2-Formyl-6-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	70076-67-4
Molecular Formula	C12H14O5
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (2-formyl-6-methoxyphenoxy)acetate; 2-Formyl-6-methoxyphenoxyacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetic acid, 2-(2-formyl-6-methoxyphenoxy)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (2-aldehyde-6-methoxyphenoxy)acetate; 6-Methoxy-2-formylphenoxyacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(2-formyl-6-methoxyphenoxy)acetate; (2-Formyl-6-methoxyphenoxy)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (2-Formyl-6-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent oxidation and maintain product integrity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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