Description

Methyl 3,5-Diisopropyloxybenzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, valued as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its structure, featuring a benzoate core flanked by isopropyloxy groups, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the diisopropyloxybenzoate moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex aromatic esters in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for novel compound libraries.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of aromatic esters for specialty fragrance and flavor ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5-Diisopropyloxybenzoate
CAS No.	94169-62-7
Molecular Formula	C14H20O4
Molecular Weight	252.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,5-bis(1-methylethoxy)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3,5-bis(isopropoxy)benzoate; 3,5-Diisopropoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3,5-diisopropoxybenzoate; 3,5-Bis(isopropoxy)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5-di(propan-2-yloxy)benzoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5-Diisopropyloxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

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 acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
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.