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Atomfair Methyl 4-Formylbenzoate C9H8O3

Description Methyl 4-Formylbenzoate (CAS No. 1571-08-0) is a high-purity aromatic ester-aldehyde compound with the molecular formula C9H8O3. This white to off-white crystalline solid is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. With a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol, it features both an ester ( methyl benzoate ) and formyl ( aldehyde ) functional group on a benzene ring, enabling diverse reactivity. Ideal for Suzuki couplings, Grignard reactions, and condensation reactions. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, with ??98% purity (GC). Store in a cool, dry place away from oxidizing agents.

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Description

Methyl 4-Formylbenzoate (CAS No. 1571-08-0) is a high-purity aromatic ester-aldehyde compound with the molecular formula C9H8O3. This white to off-white crystalline solid is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. With a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol, it features both an ester (methyl benzoate) and formyl (aldehyde) functional group on a benzene ring, enabling diverse reactivity. Ideal for Suzuki couplings, Grignard reactions, and condensation reactions. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, with ??98% purity (GC). Store in a cool, dry place away from oxidizing agents.

  • CAS No: 1571-08-0
  • Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 164.16
  • Exact Mass: 164.047344113
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 164.047344113
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 4-formylbenzoate
  • SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O
  • Synonyms: METHYL 4-FORMYLBENZOATE, 1571-08-0, Methyl p-formylbenzoate, 4-Carbomethoxybenzaldehyde, Benzoic acid, 4-formyl-, methyl ester

Application

Methyl 4-Formylbenzoate serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing liquid crystals, photoactive compounds, and pharmaceutical scaffolds. Its aldehyde group facilitates Schiff base formation for coordination chemistry, while the ester moiety allows further derivatization. Researchers utilize it in the preparation of terephthalaldehyde analogs and as a precursor for fluorescent dyes.

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