Description

Methyl 2-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)Benzoate is a specialized organic ester compound with a molecular structure featuring both a benzoate and a substituted benzophenone moiety. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in industries focused on creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.
• UV Absorber / Light Stabilizer Precursor: Used in the development of advanced additives for plastics, coatings, and personal care products to enhance resistance to photodegradation.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the production of monomers for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex benzophenone-derived structures in medicinal chemistry projects.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific properties like UV stability or altered solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	85604-75-7
Molecular Formula	C17H16O4
Molecular Weight	284.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)benzoate; 2-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl o-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)benzoate; 2-Carbomethoxy-4'-hydroxy-3',5'-dimethylbenzophenone; 4'-Hydroxy-3',5'-dimethyl-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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