Description

2-Methylmalonamide is a versatile chemical building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both amide and methyl-substituted malonate functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This high-purity compound is essential for research and production facilities in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex carbocyclic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require malonamide-derived scaffolds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polyamides and resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions to introduce the 2-methylmalonate moiety into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable compound for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in both academic and industrial settings.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can act as a ligand for metal ions in catalytic systems or in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylmalonamide
CAS No.	1113-63-9
Molecular Formula	C4H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylmalonamide; 2-Methylpropanediamide; Methylmalonic acid diamide; Propanediamide, 2-methyl-; NSC 403697; α-Methylmalonamide
EINECS	214-205-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylmalonamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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 and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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