Description

4-(2,2-Diethoxy-Ethoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized benzoic acid derivative featuring a protected acetal and ether linkage. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific ether and ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in multi-step synthesis as a protected precursor for introducing benzoic acid derivatives with orthogonal reactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production pathway for certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for research in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,2-Diethoxy-Ethoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	93749-47-4
Molecular Formula	C14H20O6
Molecular Weight	284.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(2,2-diethoxyethoxy)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-(2,2-diethoxyethoxy)-, methyl ester; 4-(2,2-Diethoxyethoxy)methyl benzoate; Methyl 4-[(2,2-diethoxy)ethoxy]benzoate; Methyl p-(2,2-diethoxyethoxy)benzoate; 93749-47-4; Methyl 4-(2,2-diethoxyethoxy)benzoate
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2,2-Diethoxy-Ethoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a synthesis intermediate. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems support development from lab-scale to commercial quantities.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.