Description

Methyl 4-[2-(3-Formylphenoxy)Ethoxy]Benzoate is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzoate ester core linked to a formylphenoxy moiety via an ethoxy spacer. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its specific functional groups enable precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Development: Used in research to develop new herbicides or plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific chemical or physical properties to specialty resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry and material science.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings for constructing biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-[2-(3-Formylphenoxy)Ethoxy]Benzoate
CAS No.	937601-83-7
Molecular Formula	C17H16O5
Molecular Weight	300.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-[2-(3-formylphenoxy)ethoxy]-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-(2-(3-formylphenoxy)ethoxy)benzoate; 4-[2-(3-Formylphenoxy)ethoxy]benzoic acid methyl ester; 3-Formylphenoxyethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-[2-(3-Formylphenoxy)Ethoxy]Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen for long-term stability.

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%

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