223406-97-1

Basic information

• Product Name: METHYL 2-METHYL-4-BENZYLOXY-PHENYLACETATE
• Synonyms: METHYL 2-METHYL-4-BENZYLOXY-PHENYLACETATE;(4-BENZYLOXY-2-METHYL-PHENYL)-ACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER
• CAS NO: 223406-97-1
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 270.32
• Mol File: 223406-97-1.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 395.3 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 166.9 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.111 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.86E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.556
• CAS DataBase Reference: METHYL 2-METHYL-4-BENZYLOXY-PHENYLACETATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: METHYL 2-METHYL-4-BENZYLOXY-PHENYLACETATE(223406-97-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: METHYL 2-METHYL-4-BENZYLOXY-PHENYLACETATE(223406-97-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 223406-97-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Methyl 2-methyl-4-benzyloxy-phenylacetate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C16H18O3. It is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs and medications. METHYL 2-METHYL-4-BENZYLOXY-PHENYLACETATE is a clear, colorless liquid with a faint, sweet odor. It is generally considered to be stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong oxidizing agents. Methyl 2-methyl-4-benzyloxy-phenylacetate is also known to be an irritant to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, and should be handled with caution.

InChI:InChI=1/C17H18O3/c1-13-10-16(9-8-15(13)11-17(18)19-2)20-12-14-6-4-3-5-7-14/h3-10H,11-12H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 383135-10-2 [4-(benzyloxy)-2-methylphenyl]acetic acid 
• 74-88-4 methyl iodide 

Downstream Products

• 114474-04-3 4-hydroxy-2-methylphenylacetic acid methyl ester 

Relevant articles and documents

FURAN OR THIOPHENE DERIVATIVE AND MEDICINAL USE THEREOF

The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): [wherein R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, p is 0, 1 or 2, and when p is 2, each R may be the same or different, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, R2 is an optionally substituted aromatic group, Ring A is an optionally substituted monocyclic aromatic ring or optionally substituted bicyclic aromatic fused ring, X1 is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, X2 is a bond, an oxygen atom or -S(O)n- (wherein n is 0, 1 or 2), Y is a bond, an oxygen atom, -S(O)m-, -C(=O)-N(R3)- or -N(R3)-C(=O)- (R3 is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, and m is 0, 1 or 2), M1, M2 and M3 may be the same or different and are each independently a bond or an optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and M4 is an optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group] or a salt thereof, which is useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for lipid metabolism abnormality, arteriosclerotic disease and sequelae thereof, diabetes mellitus and the like.