Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoate (CAS No: 2150-37-0) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Mycophenolic acid. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid,5-dimethoxy-, methyl ester
CAS No: 2150-37-0
PubChem CID: 75074
Mol Formula: C10H12O4
Mol Weight: 196.20 g/mol
Used in API: Mycophenolic acid
IUPAC Name: methyl 3,5-dimethoxybenzoate
API Intermediate Description: Methyl 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoate is a crucial starting reagent used in the chemical synthesis of mycophenolic acid and its analogues. It is specifically used to prepare 5,7-dimethoxy-4-methylphthalide, a key intermediate in a multi-step synthetic pathway (typically five steps) to produce this immunosuppressive agent.
