Description
Ethyl 2-(4-isopropoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetate (CAS No. 1256581-66-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C14H20O4. This ester derivative features a phenylacetate core substituted with methoxy and isopropoxy functional groups, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. With an IUPAC name of ethyl 2-(3-methoxy-4-propan-2-yloxyphenyl)acetate, it is characterized by its clear to pale-yellow appearance and is typically supplied as a liquid or low-melting solid. Ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, flavor/fragrance synthesis, and material science research, this compound is rigorously tested via GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure ≥95% purity. Store under inert conditions at 2-8°C to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 1256581-66-4
- Complexity: 252
- IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-(4-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)acetate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C14H20O4/c1-5-17-14(15)9-11-6-7-12(18-10(2)3)13(8-11)16-4/h6-8,10H,5,9H2,1-4H3
- InChI Key: GIUFMFBEWZVERI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 252.13615911
- Molecular Formula: C14H20O4
- Molecular Weight: 252.31
- SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC(C)C)OC
- Topological: 44.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 252.13615911
- Synonyms: 1256581-66-4, Ethyl 2-(4-isopropoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetate, Ethyl 4-isopropoxy-3-methoxyphenylacetate, Benzeneacetic acid, 3-methoxy-4-(1-methylethoxy)-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-(3-methoxy-4-propan-2-yloxyphenyl)acetate, MFCD22421612, SCHEMBL2391813, DTXSID80729262, GIUFMFBEWZVERI-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015998799, DA-34470, CS-0035550, Ethyl2-(4-isopropoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetate, Ethyl 2-(4-isopropoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetate;, Ethyl {3-methoxy-4-[(propan-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}acetate, (4-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester, (4-Isopropoxy-3methoxy-phenyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester
Application
Ethyl 2-(4-isopropoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetate serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing vanillin derivatives and phenylacetic acid analogs. Researchers utilize it in pharmaceutical development for prodrug formulations due to its ester moiety’s hydrolytic sensitivity. In material science, it acts as a precursor for functionalized polymers with tailored solubility profiles. The compound’s aromatic ether groups also make it valuable in fragrance chemistry for modifying volatility and scent characteristics.
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