Date published: 2025-10-21

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

Ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoylformate (CAS 41116-24-9)

0.0(0)
Write a reviewAsk a question

Alternate Names:
(4-dimethylaminophenyl)oxoacetic acid ethyl ester
CAS Number:
41116-24-9
Molecular Weight:
221.25
Molecular Formula:
C12H15NO3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

Ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoylformate is a chemical compound utilized in organic synthesis, particularly as a photoinitiator or a precursor to other photoinitiators. In the field of polymer chemistry, it is studied for its ability to facilitate the polymerization of monomers when exposed to ultraviolet light. This property is valuable in the development of coatings, adhesives, and photopolymer resins used in various industrial applications. Additionally, Ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoylformate is of interest in photochemical studies that seek to understand the mechanisms of light-induced reactions. It is also used in the design of new materials with specific optical properties, as well as in the creation of controlled-release systems where the compound′s breakdown under light exposure can trigger the release of other substances.


Ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoylformate (CAS 41116-24-9) References

  1. Brønsted-acid-catalyzed asymmetric multicomponent reactions for the facile synthesis of highly enantioenriched structurally diverse nitrogenous heterocycles.  |  Yu, J., et al. 2011. Acc Chem Res. 44: 1156-71. PMID: 21800828
  2. A Petal-type Chiral NADH Model: Design, Synthesis and its Asymmetric Reduction.  |  Bai, CB., et al. 2015. Sci Rep. 5: 17458. PMID: 26648413
  3. Aminimides derived from p-substituted benzoylformic acid ester as thermal/photolatent bases and photoradical initiators  |   and Manabu Kirino, Ikuyoshi Tomita. 2013. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 51: 4292-4300.

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoylformate, 1 g

sc-337782
1 g
$49.00

Ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoylformate, 5 g

sc-337782A
5 g
$161.00