Description

Methyl 2-Acetyl-5-Phenylpentanoate is a high-purity organic ester compound with a defined molecular structure, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules, offering chemists a reliable and consistent starting material. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenyl and acetyl functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring specific chiral or structural motifs.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, catalysis studies, and the construction of complex organic frameworks.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for synthesizing monomers or additives used in advanced polymer and material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Acetyl-5-Phenylpentanoate
CAS No.	97228-23-4
Molecular Formula	C14H18O3
Molecular Weight	234.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-acetyl-5-phenylpentanoate; 2-Acetyl-5-phenylpentanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-phenyl-2-acetylpentanoate; 5-Phenyl-2-acetylpentanoic acid methyl ester; 2-Acetyl-5-phenylvaleric acid methyl ester; Methyl (2-acetyl-5-phenyl)pentanoate; 97228-23-4; Methyl α-acetyl-δ-phenylvalerate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Acetyl-5-Phenylpentanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.