Description

3-(Cyanomethylene)Glutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester is a versatile diester building block featuring a reactive cyanomethylene group, making it a valuable synthon for the construction of complex heterocyclic and polyfunctional molecules. Its bifunctional nature allows for selective transformations, enabling the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for process development and novel compound synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyridine, pyrrole, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific cyclic structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands used in catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with specific functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science research for exploring new chemical entities and properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in Michael addition reactions, cyclization processes, and as a precursor for carboxylic acids and amides after hydrolysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Cyanomethylene)Glutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	1709-25-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO4
Molecular Weight	197.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2-(cyanomethylene)pentanedioate; Dimethyl (cyanomethylene)glutarate; 2-(Cyanomethylene)glutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester; Glutaric acid, 2-(cyanomethylene)-, dimethyl ester; NSC 163045; 3-Cyanomethylene glutaric acid dimethyl ester; Propanedioic acid, 2-(cyanomethylene)-, 1,3-dimethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Cyanomethylene)Glutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.