Description

4-Anilino-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a versatile organic compound and a key chemical intermediate. Its structure, featuring both an amide and a carboxylic acid functional group, makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with amide or peptide-like structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a key intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Additives: Can be incorporated as a modifying agent to alter the properties of polymers, such as improving adhesion or UV stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other specialty organic molecules.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Potential use in biochemical research for linking molecules via its reactive carboxyl and amide groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Anilino-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	102-14-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight	193.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Anilino-4-oxobutanoic acid; Succinanilic acid; N-Phenylsuccinamic acid; 4-Oxo-4-(phenylamino)butanoic acid; Butanedioic acid, phenylamino-; Phenylsuccinamic acid; NSC 403697; 4-Anilino-4-oxo-butyric acid
EINECS	203-009-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Anilino-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	149 - 153 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.