Description

3-Oxo-3-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a keto-ester and a diphenyl ether moiety, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex pharmacologically active molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the phenoxyphenyl group contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs via Claisen condensation or related reactions.
• Ligand Precursor: Potential starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxo-3-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)Propionic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	97541-70-3
Molecular Formula	C16H14O4
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-oxo-3-(2-phenoxyphenyl)propanoate; Methyl 2-phenoxybenzoylacetate; 3-Oxo-3-(2-phenoxyphenyl)propanoic acid methyl ester; 2-Phenoxy-β-oxobenzenepropanoic acid methyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-phenoxybenzoyl-, methyl ester; Methyl (2-phenoxybenzoyl)acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Oxo-3-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)Propionic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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