CAS 707-07-3: Trimethyl orthobenzoate

Trimethyl orthobenzoate

Trimethyl orthobenzoate is a chemical that is the product of the acylation reaction between trimethyl orthoformate and benzoic acid. The synthesis method for this compound was discovered in 1891 by Hermann Kolbe, who found that it could be prepared by reacting benzoic acid with formaldehyde and potassium hydroxide. Trimethyl orthobenzoate has been used as a precursor for the synthesis of other chemicals, such as nintedanib (used to treat liver cancer). Nintedanib inhibits the enzyme DPP-IV, which is involved in the production of proteins that are important for cell growth. Trimethyl orthobenzoate also has an anti-inflammatory effect due to its ability to inhibit protein kinase C.

Stability Hygroscopic Applications Trimethyl Orthobenzoate is a reagent used in the synthesis of quinazolines. Also used in the prepaaration of nintedanib (N478290), used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Also inhibits the process blood vessel formation which may be used to assist in cancer therapy. References Bhat, S. et al.: J. Hetero. Chem., 52, 1253 (2015); Xu, R. et al.: J. Labelled. Comp. Radiopharm., 58, 308 (2015);

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Trimethyl orthobenzoate was used in the preparation of 5-phenyl-4,6-dipyrrin and 2,3-orthoester derivatives of ethyl-1-thio-α-L-rhamnopyranoside. It reacts with indole to prepare indol-3-yl-phenyl-methanone. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Trimethyl orthobeznoate is an agent of biochemical.