Description

tert-Butyl Propiolate is a versatile alkyne ester monomer used as a key building block in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Its value lies in the highly reactive propiolate ester group, which enables efficient click chemistry reactions and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthon for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring alkyne functionality for Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, where its reactive triple bond facilitates the creation of novel heterocyclic structures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer for creating specialty polymers, including adhesives, coatings, and resins with tailored properties via post-polymerization modification.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations to build complex organic molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a crosslinker in the formulation of high-performance thermoset plastics and elastomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Propiolate
CAS No.	13831-03-3
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propynoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; Propiolic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-propynoate; t-Butyl propiolate; 1,1-Dimethylethyl propynoate; Butyl-tert propiolate; TBPA
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Propiolate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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