Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate

Name: Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013556

About Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate

Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate is a process intermediate or related compound of Pemetrexed carrying the CAS registry number 240407-05-0 at a purity of 96%. The compound has the formula C12H14O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 206.24 g/mol. Common synonyms include Methyl 4-(1-methyl-3-oxopropyl)benzoate and Methyl 4-(4-oxo-2-butanyl)benzoate.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Pemetrexed, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Pemetrexed

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-013556
CAS Number	240407-05-0
IUPAC name	methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	206.24 g/mol
Exact mass	206.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
Purity / assay	96%
InChIKey	VDYPHDVJASDKFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(CC=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	45116517

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate is 240407-05-0. It is also known as Methyl 4-(1-methyl-3-oxopropyl)benzoate, Methyl 4-(4-oxo-2-butanyl)benzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-(1-methyl-3-oxopropyl)-, methyl ester (9CI).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate?

Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate has the molecular formula C12H14O3 and a molecular weight of 206.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate.

What is Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate used for?

Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Pemetrexed. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate in Reference Standard (96%) grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Methyl 4-(4-oxobutan-2-yl)benzoate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.