Description

2-Ethoxyphenol is a versatile aromatic ether and a key intermediate in organic synthesis, valued for its phenolic and ether functionalities. This compound is essential for creating high-value derivatives used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the fine chemical, fragrance, and polymer industries for its role as a building block in complex syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted phenol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for synthetic aromatic chemicals, contributing smoky, phenolic, or spicy notes to fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and phenolic resins to modify properties like flexibility and reactivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent and starting material in organic chemistry laboratories for novel compound synthesis.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Used in the manufacture of phenolic antioxidants for stabilizing fuels, lubricants, and plastics against oxidative degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxyphenol
CAS No.	94-71-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Guethol; 1-Ethoxy-2-hydroxybenzene; o-Ethoxyphenol; 2-Hydroxyphenetole; Phenol, 2-ethoxy-; Pyrocatechol monoethyl ether; Catechol monoethyl ether
EINECS	202-359-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxyphenol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous standards required by the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Report and comply with COA
Refractive Index	1.530 - 1.535
Specific Gravity	1.090 - 1.110

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