75156-21-7

Basic information

• Product Name: octyl 4-methoxybenzoate
• Synonyms: Octyl 4-methoxybenzoate
• CAS NO: 75156-21-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 264.36
• Mol File: 75156-21-7.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 362.5°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 151.4°C
• Density: 0.99g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.92E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.489
• CAS DataBase Reference: octyl 4-methoxybenzoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: octyl 4-methoxybenzoate(75156-21-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: octyl 4-methoxybenzoate(75156-21-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 75156-21-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 54384-75-7 1-methoxy-4-octyloxymethyl benzene 
• 111-87-5 octanol 
• 100-07-2 4-methoxy-benzoyl chloride 
• 111-83-1 1-bromo-octane 
• 100-09-4 4-methoxybenzoic acid 
• 105-13-5 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol 
• 874-90-8 4-methoxybenzonitrile 
• 123-11-5 4-methoxy-benzaldehyde 
• 696-62-8 para-iodoanisole 
• 199620-14-9 chromium⁽⁰⁾ hexacarbonyl 
• 96-09-3 styrene oxide 
• 104-92-7 1-bromo-4-methoxy-benzene 
• 104-88-1 4-chlorobenzaldehyde 
• 111-66-0 oct-1-ene 

Relevant articles and documents

Hydroesterification and difunctionalization of olefins with N-hydroxyphthalimide esters

Irradiation of aryl esters of N-hydroxyphthalimides in the presence of unactivated olefins promotes a mild and regioselective hydroesterification. Optimal results are obtained with the aid of fac-Ir(dFppy)3 in CH2Cl2. Terminal and 1,1-disubstituted olefins provide primary esters, and trisubstituted olefins provide secondary esters. The anti-Markovnikov selectivity is consistent with alkyl radical intermediates, which are also indicated by the formation of cyclized products from dienes. Monoacylated diols are formed from trisubstituted and tetrasubstituted olefins in the presence of water.

Antiparasitic activity of new gibbilimbol analogues and SAR analysis through efficiency and statistical methods

Chagas' disease and leishmaniasis are parasitic infections enrolled among the neglected tropical diseases, which urge for new treatments. In the search for new chemical entities as prototypes, gibbilimbols A/B have shown antiparasitic activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania infantum, and then a set of analogues (LINS03 series) of this natural product were synthesized and evaluated in vitro against the parasites. In the present paper we reported five new compounds with activity against these protozoan parasites, and quite low cytotoxicity. Moreover, the interference of plasma membrane permeability of these analogues were also evaluated. We found that [(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]octylamine (4) was noteworthy due to its high activity against the amastigote form of both parasites (IC50 1.3–5.8 μM) and good selectivity index. In order to unveil the SAR for this chemotype, we also presented a group efficiency analysis and PCA and HCA study, which indicated that the methoxyl provides good activity with lower cytotoxicity to mammalian cells. The results from SAR analyses suggest different mechanisms of action between the neutral and basic compounds. In summary, the analogues represent important activity against these parasites and must be prototypes for further exploitation.

Rhodium-catalyzed synthesis of esters from aryl iodides and alcohols: use of alcohols with/without the assistance of aldehydes as carbon monoxide and nucleophile sources

A CO-gas-free rhodium-catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation of aryl iodide with alcohols has been developed. Alcohols, with/without the aid of an aldehyde, were used as a carbon monoxide and nucleophile source. The former synthesis afforded better yields of the alkoxycarbonylated products. Moreover, phenols also afforded phenoxycarbonylation products with high yields.

Sodium cyanide-promoted copper-catalysed aerobic oxidative synthesis of esters from aldehydes

A simple and efficient copper-catalysed procedure for oxidative esterification of aldehydes with alcohols and phenols mediated by sodium cyanide, using air as a clean oxidant, is described. A variety of aromatic aldehydes and structurally different alcohols and phenols reacted efficiently, and the product esters were obtained in good to excellent yields under normal atmospheric and solvent-free conditions.

Chemoselective dehydrogenative esterification of aldehydes and alcohols with a dimeric rhodium(II) catalyst

Dehydrogenative cross-coupling of aldehydes with alcohols as well as dehydrogentive cross-coupling of primary alcohols to produce esters have been developed using a Rh-terpyridine catalyst. The catalyst demonstrates broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance, affording esters highly selectively. The high chemoselectivity of the catalyst stems from its preference for dehydrogenation of benzylic alcohols over aliphatic ones. Preliminary mechanistic studies suggest that the active catalyst is a dimeric Rh(ii) species, operating via a mechanism involving metal-base-metal cooperativity.

A microwave-assisted highly practical chemoselective esterification and amidation of carboxylic acids

The ubiquitousness of esters and amide functionalities makes their coupling reaction one of the most sought-after organic transformations. Herein, we have described an efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of esters and amides. Soluble triphenylphosphine, in conjugation with molecular iodine, gave the desired products without the requirement for a base/catalyst. In addition, a solid-phase synthetic route is incorporated for the said conversion, which has added advantages over solution-phase pathways, such as low moisture sensitivity, easy handling, isolation of the product by simple filtration, and reusability. In short, our method is simple, mild, green, and highly chemoselective in nature.

Preparation of fluorous Yamaguchi reagents and evaluation of their reactivity in esterification

Fluorous Yamaguchi (FY) reagents bearing a perfluoroalkyl chain were prepared and employed in esterification reactions; the yields were similar to those obtained with the traditional Yamaguchi (TY) reagent. Fluorous benzoic acids derived from the FY reagents were separated easily after the reaction. GC analysis revealed that the initial rates of reaction with the FY reagents were higher than those with the TY reagent. The acidities of benzoic acids produced from the FY and TY reagents were predicted by DFT to be similar (1.20 and 0.96, respectively).

Pd/C-Catalyzed Carbonylative Esterification of Aryl Halides with Alcohols by Using Oxiranes as CO Sources

A carbonylative esterification reaction between aryl bromides and alcohols, promoted by Pd/C and NaF in the presence of oxiranes, has been developed. In this process, oxiranes serve as sources of carbon monoxide by their conversion to aldehydes through a palladium-promoted Meinwald rearrangement pathway. Intramolecular versions of this process serve as methods for the synthesis of lactones and phthalimides. CO gas free! A carbonylative esterification reaction between aryl bromides and alcohols, promoted by Pd/C and NaF in the presence of oxiranes, has been developed. In this process, oxiranes serve as sources of carbon monoxide by their conversion to aldehydes through a palladium-promoted Meinwald rearrangement pathway (see scheme).

Synthetic method of an ester compound

The invention discloses a synthetic method of an ester compound and belongs to the technical field of organic synthesis. The synthetic method includes the steps of: dissolving an aldehyde compound (1) and a halogenated hydrocarbon compound (2) in a solvent, adding an oxidant and a catalyst, and performing a reaction at 60-100 DEG C to obtain the target product ester compound (3). A reaction equation of the synthetic method is represented as follows. The method, compared with the prior art, has the following advantages: 1) the raw materials are easy to obtain and are low in cost; 2) the reaction conditions are mild, operations are simple, and reaction time is short; and 3) a substrate has wide available range and can be used for synthesis of various ester compounds.

Selective Monoesterification of Symmetrical Diols Using Resin-Bound Triphenylphosphine

Coupling reactions to make esters and amides are among the most widely used organic transformations. We report efficient procedures for amide bond formation and for the monoesterification of symmetrical diols in excellent yields without any requirement for high dilution or slow addition using resin-bound triarylphosphonium iodide. Easy purification, low moisture sensitivity, and good to excellent yields of the products are the major advantages of this protocol.