Description

Ethyl 2-Phenylbenzoylformate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in enabling the production of complex molecules for high-performance applications where precise chemical architecture is required. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and manufacturing facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials for OLED applications.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of complex ester-based aroma chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Phenylbenzoylformate
CAS No.	947701-96-4
Molecular Formula	C16H14O3
Molecular Weight	254.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Phenylbenzoylformate; Ethyl (2-Phenylphenyl)(oxo)acetate; 2-Phenylbenzoylformic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Phenyl-2-oxo-2-phenylacetate; Ethyl Diphenylglyoxylate; α-Oxo-2-phenylbenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Oxo-2-phenylbenzeneacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Phenylbenzoylformate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated industries.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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