Description

5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid is a high-purity organic acid derivative featuring a methoxyphenyl ketone moiety. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and fine chemical building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted phenyl ketone structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in multi-step synthetic routes for creating complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and material science research.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical libraries and for method development in organic synthesis laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid
CAS No.	1713-02-6
Molecular Formula	C13H16O4
Molecular Weight	236.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid; 3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)valeric acid; 4-Methoxy-γ-oxobenzenebutanoic acid, 3-methyl-; 5-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxovaleric acid; γ-Oxo-4-methoxy-β-methylbenzenebutanoic acid; 1713-02-6; 5-Oxo-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methylpentanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and available upon request 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, 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	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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