Description

Ethyl (4-Hydroxybenzoyl)Acetate is a versatile organic ester and a key synthetic intermediate in fine chemical manufacturing. This compound matters for its role as a crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzophenone or chalcone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions like Claisen condensations, alkylations, and cyclizations in academic and industrial R&D.
• UV Absorber & Polymer Additive Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing benzophenone derivatives used as light stabilizers and UV absorbers in polymers and coatings.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of certain aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance and flavor applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its conjugated molecular structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (4-Hydroxybenzoyl)Acetate
CAS No.	77103-47-0
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoylacetate; 4-Hydroxybenzoylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (4-Hydroxybenzoyl)acetate; Acetic acid, (4-hydroxybenzoyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoate; 3-Oxo-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid ethyl ester; 4-Acetylphenol ethyl acetoacetate (related); p-Hydroxybenzoylacetic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (4-Hydroxybenzoyl)Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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