Description

n-Methylpropionamide is a versatile organic amide compound with significant utility as a high-boiling polar solvent and a key synthetic intermediate. Its unique properties make it valuable for facilitating chemical reactions and serving as a building block for more complex molecules. This product is essential for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical manufacturing, where precise synthesis and reliable solvent performance are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or solvent in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Polar Aprotic Solvent: Employed in organic synthesis, particularly for reactions requiring a high-boiling, non-protic medium.
• Polymer Industry: Utilized in the production and modification of certain polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methylpropionamide
CAS No.	1187-58-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO
Molecular Weight	87.12 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylpropionamide; Methylpropionamide; N-Methylpropanamide; Propionamide, N-methyl-; 1-Methylpropionamide; Propanamide, N-methyl-; N-Methylpropionic acid amide; MPA
EINECS	214-697-7

Quality Control

Our n-Methylpropionamide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical industrial and research applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 1.0% total
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970 g/mL

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