Description

Ethyl 2-Methoxybenzoate (CAS No. 7335-26-4) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂O₃, widely utilized in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This aromatic ester, also known as Ethyl o-anisate, features a methoxy group adjacent to the ester functionality on the benzene ring, enhancing its reactivity and utility in chemical transformations. With a clear to pale yellow appearance, it is supplied as a liquid with a characteristic mild, sweet odor, ensuring compatibility with a variety of laboratory applications. Our product undergoes rigorous quality control, including GC analysis, to guarantee ≥98% purity, making it ideal for researchers requiring precise and reliable reagents. Suitable for use as a flavoring agent intermediate, fragrance component, or building block in complex organic syntheses, Ethyl 2-Methoxybenzoate is packaged under inert conditions to maintain stability and shelf life.

Properties

• CAS Number: 7335-26-4
• Complexity: 168
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-methoxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-3-13-10(11)8-6-4-5-7-9(8)12-2/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: FNODWEPAWIJGPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 180.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1OC
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.078644241
• Synonyms: Ethyl 2-methoxybenzoate, Ethyl o-anisate, 2-Methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl ortho-anisate, Ethyl o-methoxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-, ethyl ester, o-Anisic acid, ethyl ester, DTXSID9047126, UNII-1OB313918P, EINECS 230-843-1, 1OB313918P, ETHYLMETHOXY SALICYLATE, AI3-30234, DTXCID7027126, o-Methoxybenzoic acid, ethyl ester, ETHYLMETHOXY SALICYLATE [WHO-DD], 670-271-3, fnodwepawijgpm-uhfffaoysa-n, 7335-26-4, 2-methoxy-benzoic acid ethyl ester, 2-ETHYLANISATE, MFCD00015148, SCHEMBL873499, SCHEMBL1809516, SCHEMBL2090807, SCHEMBL5132767, SCHEMBL6886783, SCHEMBL7474724, SCHEMBL7954423, SCHEMBL9827992, CHEMBL3183817, Ethyl 2-methoxybenzoate, AldrichCPR, Tox21_302680, SBB064138, AKOS008947856, FA02025, GS-6891, NCGC00256713-01, CAS-7335-26-4, DB-021043, CS-0100631, NS00012439, ST50406844, H10032, Ethyl o-anisate;2-Methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, Q27252685

Application

Ethyl 2-Methoxybenzoate serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its methoxy and ester functional groups make it valuable for electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions and ester hydrolysis studies. Researchers employ it in the development of flavor and fragrance compounds due to its mild aromatic profile. Additionally, it acts as a precursor in the preparation of liquid crystal materials and specialty polymers.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 266 of 266 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

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. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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