Description

2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity specialty ester with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both hydroxyl and methoxy groups, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring protected glycolic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators where its ester functionality is leveraged for selective reactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with tailored hydrophilicity and degradation profiles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for esters contributing to complex olfactory profiles in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocycles and other complex organic structures via esterification and etherification reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	849736-99-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O4
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxypropionate; 3-Methoxy-2-Hydroxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Methoxylactate; Ethyl α-Hydroxy-β-Methoxypropionate; 2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (RS)-2-Hydroxy-3-methoxypropionate; Glycolic Acid, 3-Methoxy-, Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most critical synthesis applications.

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). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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