Description

Ethyl 4-Propionylbenzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile aromatic ketone-ester functionality, enabling the production of complex molecules with high selectivity and yield. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzophenone or propiophenone core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and advanced display components.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific thermal or optical properties to specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Process Chemistry: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and other coupling reactions in laboratory and pilot-scale production.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 4-Propionylbenzoate
CAS No.	860344-87-2
Molecular Formula	C12H14O3
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Propanoylbenzoate; 4-(1-Oxopropyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-propionyl-, ethyl ester; 4-Propionylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl p-Propionylbenzoate; p-Propionylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 860344-87-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Propionylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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%

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