Methyl 2-(p-Tolyl)benzoate

• CAT Number: R055304
• CAS Number: 114772-34-8
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 226.28
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4’-Methyl-[1,1’-biphenyl]-2-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; ?Methyl 2-(4-Methylphenyl)benzoate; Methyl 4-Methyl-2’-biphenylcarboxylate; Methyl 4’-Methylbiphenyl-2-carboxylate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(4-methylphenyl)benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O2/c1-11-7-9-12(10-8-11)13-5-3-4-6-14(13)15(16)17-2/h3-10H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: IHNIAWHITVGYJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)OC

Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate (Cat No.: R055304) is an aromatic ester with the molecular formula C₁₅H₁₄O₂. It consists of a benzoate core esterified with a methyl group and substituted at the 2-position with a para-methylphenyl (p-tolyl) group. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its structure allows for further functionalization through electrophilic aromatic substitution or cross-coupling reactions, making it a versatile building block in medicinal and materials chemistry.