Description
Ethyl 2-(benzyloxy)acetate (CAS: 32122-09-1) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C11H14O3, widely utilized in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This clear to pale-yellow liquid exhibits a mild, pleasant odor and is soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dichloromethane. With a purity of ≥97%, it serves as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, including fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Its benzyloxy and ethyl ester functional groups make it an excellent precursor for nucleophilic substitution and esterification reactions. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, this product is ideal for laboratory-scale experiments and industrial applications requiring precise chemical transformations.
Properties
- CAS Number: 32122-09-1
- Complexity: 162
- IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-benzyloxyacetate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O3/c1-2-14-11(12)9-13-8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7H,2,8-9H2,1H3
- InChI Key: PHSWWKXTGAJPCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 194.094294304
- Molecular Formula: C11H14O3
- Molecular Weight: 194.23
- SMILES: CCOC(=O)COCC1=CC=CC=C1
- Topological: 35.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 194.094294304
- Synonyms: ethyl 2-(benzyloxy)acetate, 32122-09-1, DTXSID40302772, DTXCID30253906, 851-963-6, Ethyl 2-Benzyloxyacetate, Ethyl (benzyloxy)acetate, ethyl 2-phenylmethoxyacetate, Acetic acid, (phenylmethoxy)-, ethyl ester, MFCD06204614, BENZYLOXYACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER, ethyl(benzyloxy)acetate, ethyl benzyloxyacetate, (Benzyloxy)acetic acid ethyl ester, ethylbenzyloxyacetate, Acetic acid, (benzyloxy)-, ethyl ester, ethylphenylmethoxyacetate, ethyl2-(benzyloxy)acetate, SCHEMBL52219, SCHEMBL6893701, Ethyl 2-(benzyloxy)acetate, 97%, HBA12209, ARD193983, NSC153412, AKOS009165987, GS-0941, NSC-153412, SY021454, CS-0136694, E1225, EN300-62474, Z292402590
Ethyl 2-(benzyloxy)acetate is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrance compounds. It acts as a protective group reagent in peptide synthesis and is employed in the preparation of glycolic acid derivatives. Researchers also utilize it in the development of novel ester-based solvents and polymer precursors. Its reactivity makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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