Description

Methyl 2-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate (CAS No. 55954-25-1) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₄O₄. This compound is characterized by its aromatic dimethoxy-substituted phenyl ring coupled with an acetate ester functional group, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. With a molecular weight of 210.23 g/mol, it is commonly utilized in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical synthesis, and material science applications. The product is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid with >95% purity (GC), ensuring consistency for sensitive reactions. Proper storage under inert conditions at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 55954-25-1
• Complexity: 205
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O4/c1-13-9-5-4-8(6-11(12)15-3)10(7-9)14-2/h4-5,7H,6H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: IEVKGWFWALGWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 210.08920892
• Molecular Formula: C11H14O4
• Molecular Weight: 210.23
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)CC(=O)OC)OC
• Topological: 44.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 210.08920892
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate, 55954-25-1, DTXSID90472853, DTXCID30423667, 2,4-DIMETHOXY-BENZENEACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER, methyl (2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate, MFCD09743316, Benzeneacetic acid, 2,4-dimethoxy-, methyl ester, SCHEMBL4674015, SBB018598, STK661663, AKOS000296287, AS-32232, SY024628, ST4144232, CS-0187453, Methyl 2-(2 pound not4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetate

Application

Methyl 2-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical development where its dimethoxy aromatic structure is leveraged for drug scaffold construction. It is employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for bioactive compounds targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways. Researchers also utilize this ester in fragrance synthesis due to its aromatic properties.

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