Description

Description

Methyl 4-acetyl-2-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 1036715-60-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₂O₃. This ester derivative features both acetyl and methyl ester functional groups on a benzene ring, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Its well-defined structure (IUPAC name: methyl 4-acetyl-2-methylbenzoate) ensures consistent reactivity in nucleophilic substitutions, condensations, and other key transformations. Available in >95% purity (HPLC/GC), it is supplied in sealed packaging under inert gas to prevent degradation. Ideal for use in:

• Method development in analytical chemistry
• Building block for heterocyclic synthesis
• Material science applications
• Pharmaceutical impurity profiling

Technical data including ¹H/¹³C NMR spectra and MSDS are available upon request.

Application

Methyl 4-acetyl-2-methylbenzoate serves as a versatile synthon in medicinal chemistry for constructing fused ring systems. Researchers employ it as a precursor in the synthesis of potential kinase inhibitors due to its acetylbenzene motif. The compound’s dual functionality allows simultaneous modification at both the ketone and ester groups, enabling combinatorial library development. It has shown utility in non-linear optical material research owing to its conjugated aromatic system.

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