Description
4-Ethylphenyl 4-methoxybenzoate (CAS No. 7465-91-0) is a high-purity organic ester compound with the molecular formula C16H16O3. This specialized chemical, also known by its IUPAC name (4-ethylphenyl) 4-methoxybenzoate, is characterized by its aromatic ester structure featuring both ethyl and methoxy functional groups. With a molecular weight of 256.30 g/mol, this compound is typically supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid with >98% purity (HPLC). The material is stable under recommended storage conditions (room temperature, inert atmosphere) and exhibits low solubility in water but good solubility in common organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and dichloromethane. This product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, with batch-specific certificates of analysis available. Ideal for research applications in organic synthesis, material science, and liquid crystal development.
Properties
- CAS Number: 7465-91-0
- Complexity: 274
- IUPAC Name: (4-ethylphenyl) 4-methoxybenzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O3/c1-3-12-4-8-15(9-5-12)19-16(17)13-6-10-14(18-2)11-7-13/h4-11H,3H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: NEXDLSSYDDCZQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 256.109944368
- Molecular Formula: C16H16O3
- Molecular Weight: 256.30
- SMILES: CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)OC
- Topological: 35.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 256.109944368
- Synonyms: 4-Ethylphenyl 4-methoxybenzoate, 7465-91-0, (4-ethylphenyl) 4-methoxybenzoate, 4-Ethylphenyl4-methoxybenzoate, SCHEMBL8069410, DTXSID30323476, 4-Ethylphenyl 4-methoxybenzoate #, MFCD03193773, NSC404072, STL481546, AKOS002246016, NSC-404072, DB-349195, 4-Methoxy-benzoic acid 4-ethyl-phenyl ester, ST50198271, Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, 4-ethylphenyl ester, F16554
Application
4-Ethylphenyl 4-methoxybenzoate serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies. Researchers utilize this ester in studies of mesomorphic properties due to its rigid aromatic structure and polar characteristics. The compound has shown potential as a building block for advanced materials with optoelectronic applications.
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