
Catalog Number	AR0062EY
Chemical Name	Methyl alpha,4-dihydroxyphenylacetate
CAS Number	68758-69-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.1733
MDL Number	MFCD16693831
SMILES	COC(=O)C(c1ccc(cc1)O)O

Methyl α,4-dihydroxybenzeneacetate, also known as vanillin methylether, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the production of various valuable chemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is commonly employed as a starting material for the synthesis of flavoring agents, fragrances, and pharmaceutical compounds due to its unique chemical properties. The presence of both hydroxyl and ester functional groups in its structure allows for versatile reactivity, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Additionally, Methyl α,4-dihydroxybenzeneacetate is often utilized in the preparation of complex natural products and biologically active compounds, further highlighting its significance in the field of chemical synthesis.