Description

Methyl 4-Isopropoxy-5-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable nitrobenzoate ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific nitro-aromatic functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in research laboratories for coupling reactions, functional group transformations, and as a scaffold for heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or intermediate for creating specialized polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific molecule production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Isopropoxy-5-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	948553-02-4
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO6
Molecular Weight	269.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-isopropoxy-5-methoxy-2-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-isopropoxy-5-methoxy-2-nitro-, methyl ester; 4-Isopropoxy-5-methoxy-2-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; 2-Nitro-4-isopropoxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-nitro-4-isopropoxy-5-methoxybenzoate; CAS 948553-02-4
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Isopropoxy-5-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system supports compliance with cGMP standards where required for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound should be considered light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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