Methyl 3-(benzyloxy)benzoate

Methyl 3-(benzyloxy)benzoate (CAS 79678-37-8) is a high-purity benzene derivative intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic chemistry research. This compound features a benzyloxy substituent at the meta-position of the benzoate ester structure, making it a versatile building block for the development of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). As a key intermediate in ether synthesis and ester functionalization reactions, it exhibits excellent stability and reactivity in various synthetic pathways including nucleophilic substitution, hydrolysis, and cross-coupling reactions. Our product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring a purity of ≥98%, making it ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicinal chemistry research, and scale-up production. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals containing benzyloxy-protected aromatic structures and serves as an important precursor in the preparation of fine chemicals, agrochemical intermediates, and specialty materials.

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Product Name	Methyl 3-(benzyloxy)benzoate
CAS Number	79678-37-8
Chinese Name	3-苄氧基苯甲酸甲酯
Synonyms	Methyl 3-benzyloxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(phenylmethoxy)-, methyl ester; 3-(Benzyloxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl m-(benzyloxy)benzoate; 3-Phenylmethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(phenylmethoxy)benzoate
Chinese Synonyms	间苄氧基苯甲酸甲酯; 3-(苄氧基)苯甲酸甲酯; 3-苄氧基苯甲酸甲酯
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Purity	≥ 98%
Product Category	Pharmaceutical Intermediates / Benzene Derivatives / Benzoate Esters
Appearance	Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid or Low-Melting Solid
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life	24 months under recommended storage conditions
Packaging	25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, or customized according to customer requirements
Applications	Pharmaceutical intermediates, organic synthesis, API manufacturing, ether synthesis, benzyloxy protection chemistry, ester coupling reactions
Reactivity	Suitable for hydrolysis, transesterification, nucleophilic substitution, and cross-coupling reactions