Description

2-Phenylacetic Acid Propargyl Ester is a versatile organic ester compound that serves as a valuable chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phenylacetic acid and propargyl ester functionalities, makes it a key building block for the development of complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from active ingredient synthesis to material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring propargyl or phenylacetic acid motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its ester group facilitates further chemical modifications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles and natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of novel polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic esters used in high-value fragrance compositions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in metal-catalyzed reactions, such as Sonogashira coupling, leveraging its propargyl group for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylacetic Acid Propargyl Ester
CAS No.	72928-39-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10O2
Molecular Weight	174.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Propargyl Phenylacetate; Phenylacetic Acid Propargyl Ester; 2-Phenylethanoic Acid 2-Propynyl Ester; Propargyl 2-Phenylacetate; NSC 403058; 2-Propynyl α-Toluate; Benzeneacetic Acid, 2-Propynyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylacetic Acid Propargyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.