TCI T1092 is Methyl 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoate (CAS 1916-07-0), the methyl ester of benzoic acid carrying three methoxy groups at the 3, 4, and 5 positions of the aromatic ring. The trimethoxyphenyl motif appears frequently in bioactive molecules and natural products. In the laboratory, this compound is used as a non-heterocyclic building block that is relatively stable and easy to modify at its ester group, allowing chemists to convert it into alcohols, aldehydes, acids, or amides as a synthesis requires.
Researchers choose this compound for its good stability and its ease of transformation. The methyl ester group can be reduced to a benzylic alcohol, hydrolyzed to the free acid, or converted into amides and hydrazides. The three methoxy groups give the aromatic ring an electron-rich character with a symmetrical substitution pattern. That symmetry simplifies the interpretation of NMR spectra, and the pattern is often desired in the scaffolds of pharmacologically relevant compounds. These features make the material a practical starting point for multistep routes where predictable behavior matters.
In Indonesian laboratories, Methyl 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoate suits research groups working in organic synthesis, natural product chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. Pack sizes of 25 g and 500 g are available, covering small-scale research as well as larger staged syntheses. Researchers can use it as a starting material for building trimethoxyphenyl derivatives, and as a reference substrate when developing or checking reaction conditions for aromatic esters in teaching and research settings.
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- Organic synthesis starting material: the stable methyl ester and the electron-rich trimethoxy ring let chemists build more complex molecules in several steps with predictable behavior at each stage.
- Reduction to benzylic alcohol: the methyl ester group can be reduced to the corresponding benzylic alcohol, which makes this compound a convenient entry point to further functionalization of the same aromatic framework.
- Hydrolysis to the free acid: the ester can be hydrolyzed to give the free carboxylic acid, so laboratories can obtain the acid form directly from a stable, easily handled ester precursor when needed.
- Amide and hydrazide preparation: the ester group can be converted into amides and hydrazides, giving a simple route to derivatives for medicinal chemistry programs that explore trimethoxyphenyl-based structures.
- NMR interpretation and teaching: the symmetrical 3,4,5-substitution pattern simplifies spectra, which helps students and researchers interpret aromatic substitution and verify reaction outcomes in natural product and synthesis work.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 1916-07-0 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | 25 g and 500 g |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, following the supplier's label and safety data sheet |
- Product code: T1092
Store Methyl 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoate in its original tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers. Always check the supplier's label and safety data sheet for the exact storage conditions. Use clean, dry spatulas and glassware when weighing to avoid contamination. Wear standard personal protective equipment, including a laboratory coat, safety glasses, and gloves, and work in a fume hood or well-ventilated space to avoid inhaling dust. Label any transferred portions clearly, and dispose of waste according to local regulations and institutional procedures.
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