Description

Ethyl 2-Phenylethyl Oxalate is an organic ester compound with the CAS number 94134-47-1, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and fragrance ingredient. This compound is significant for its ability to introduce specific functional groups and aromatic notes in complex syntheses. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or precursor for creating complex aromatic esters used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized in research and development for constructing more complex molecules via esterification and transesterification reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of plasticizers, solvents, and other performance chemicals requiring specific ester functionalities.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Phenylethyl Oxalate
CAS No.	94134-47-1
Molecular Formula	C14H18O4
Molecular Weight	250.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxalic Acid Ethyl 2-Phenylethyl Ester; Diethyl Phenylsuccinate (related isomer); Ethyl β-Phenylethyl Oxalate; 2-Phenylethyl Ethyl Oxalate; Ethyl (2-Phenylethyl) Oxalate; Oxalic Acid, Ethyl 2-Phenylethyl Ester; Phenyl Ethyl Ethyl Oxalate; Ethyl Phenethyl Oxalate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Phenylethyl Oxalate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the requirements for use in sensitive applications like fragrance and pharmaceutical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.090 - 1.110
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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