Description

Tetramethyl Ethylenetetracarboxylate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a tetramethyl ester derivative, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials, offering chemists a reliable and reactive scaffold. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in developing new active ingredients, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for constructing heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and complex esters.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and functional organic materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research institutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethyl Ethylenetetracarboxylate
CAS No.	1733-15-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14O8
Molecular Weight	262.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,2-Ethanetetracarboxylic Acid Tetramethyl Ester; Tetramethyl Ethane-1,1,2,2-tetracarboxylate; Ethylenetetracarboxylic Acid Tetramethyl Ester; TMETC; Tetramethyl 1,1,2,2-Ethanetetracarboxylate; Ethane-1,1,2,2-tetracarboxylic Acid Tetramethyl Ester
EINECS	217-069-3

Quality Control

Our Tetramethyl Ethylenetetracarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring traceability and reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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