2-Methoxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester

CAS: 27798-60-3

Ref. 3D-CBA79860

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methoxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Acetic acid, (o-methoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester, Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester, Methyl (2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate, Methyl 2-methoxybenzeneacetate, Methyl o-methoxyphenylacetate, NSC 245109
• CAS: 27798-60-3

Description

2-Methoxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester is an enolate that is formed by the demethylation of cinchonidine. The proton of the methyl group can be displaced and 2-methoxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester becomes a nucleophile, attacking the electrophilic carbon atom in malonate to form an intermediate. The molecular modeling and optimized structures have been obtained using quantum mechanics calculations. The chloride ion is used as a counterion to stabilize the negative charge on the phenyl groups, which are substituted with isoflavonoid. Metal ions such as lithium cations are also important for stabilization purposes. Ammonium nitrate is used as an efficient method to produce this compound in high yield.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%