Description

Phenyl 4-methoxybenzoate (CAS No. 4181-97-9) is a high-purity organic ester compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₂O₃. This white to off-white crystalline solid is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, fragrance, and material science research due to its stable aromatic ester structure. With a molecular weight of 228.24 g/mol, it offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and DMSO while remaining insoluble in water. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in secure, light-resistant packaging to maintain stability. Ideal for use as a synthetic intermediate, reference standard, or fragrance component, this compound is characterized by FTIR, NMR, and mass spectrometry for quality assurance. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for prolonged shelf life.

Properties

• CAS Number: 4181-97-9
• Complexity: 238
• IUPAC Name: phenyl 4-methoxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c1-16-12-9-7-11(8-10-12)14(15)17-13-5-3-2-4-6-13/h2-10H,1H3
• InChI Key: BNZYBNYNPXKWCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 228.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 228.24
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC2=CC=CC=C2
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 228.078644241
• Synonyms: Phenyl 4-methoxybenzoate, 4181-97-9, 4-Methoxy-benzoic acid phenyl ester, 4-methoxybenzoic acid phenyl ester, MFCD00443298, p-Methoxybenzoic acid, phenyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, phenyl ester, Phenyl4-Methoxybenzoate, p-Anisic acid, phenyl ester, phenyl p-anisate, phenyl-4-methoxybenzoate, Phenyl 4-methoxybenzoate #, CBDivE_014078, SCHEMBL5685683, SCHEMBL7633148, BNZYBNYNPXKWCM-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID60323469, NSC404065, SBB061391, AKOS002947778, CS-W001020, DS-7068, NSC-404065, AC-21024, SY046096, DB-110056, ST51047410, SR-01000195440, SR-01000195440-1, InChI=1/C14H12O3/c1-16-12-9-7-11(8-10-12)14(15)17-13-5-3-2-4-6-13/h2-10H,1H3

Application

Phenyl 4-methoxybenzoate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of UV-absorbing agents and liquid crystal materials. Researchers employ this ester in fragrance formulations due to its mild aromatic properties. It also acts as a model substrate in enzymatic hydrolysis studies for esterase activity assays.

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