Description

Methyl3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Hex-4-Ynoate CAS NO 865234-02-2 is a specialized organic ester compound featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and an alkyne functionality, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced synthesis. This unique bifunctional structure is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or hormonal pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific phenolic and alkyne motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated backbone potential.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Utilized in creating molecular probes and tags (e.g., via click chemistry using the alkyne group) for studying biological systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential precursor for high-value aromatic compounds used in specialty fragrance formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Hex-4-Ynoate
CAS No.	865234-02-2
Molecular Formula	C13H14O3
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)hex-4-ynoate; 4-Hydroxyphenylhex-4-ynoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Hydroxyphenyl-4-hexynoate; 865234-02-2; Methyl 3-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-4-hexynoate; 4-Hexynoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl ester of 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)hex-4-ynoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Hex-4-Ynoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to validate product specifications. While typically supplied as a research-grade material, production under cGMP conditions can be discussed for scale-up projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and oxygen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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