Description

Trimethylmethanetricarboxylate is a versatile organic ester compound, also known as methyl 1,1,2-ethanetricarboxylate, serving as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its trifunctional reactivity, offering a compact, multi-carboxylate platform for constructing complex molecular architectures with high efficiency. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for API synthesis and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a branched or functionalized carboxylic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its triester structure allows for the introduction of multiple active moieties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating specialty polyesters, coatings, and resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step syntheses, including Claisen condensations and Michael additions, to construct complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylmethanetricarboxylate
CAS No.	1186-73-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12O6
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1,1,2-ethanetricarboxylate; 1,1,2-Ethanetricarboxylic acid, trimethyl ester; Trimethyl ethane-1,1,2-tricarboxylate; Methanetricarboxylic acid trimethyl ester; NSC 66484; Ethane-1,1,2-tricarboxylic acid trimethyl ester; Trimethyl propanetricarboxylate (common misnomer)
EINECS	214-685-6

Quality Control

Our Trimethylmethanetricarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, water content, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, and custom specifications for research or cGMP applications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Density (at 20°C)	~1.22 g/cm³

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