Description

4-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-4-Oxobutyric Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a mesitylene-derived aromatic ketone structure. This compound matters as a versatile synthon for constructing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for applications such as API synthesis and novel ligand development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted phenyl ketone moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Valuable compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including C-C bond formation and ketone functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-4-Oxobutyric Acid
CAS No.	15880-01-0
Molecular Formula	C13H16O3
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxo-4-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)butanoic acid; γ-Oxo-2,4,6-trimethylbenzenebutanoic acid; 4-(Mesityl)-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-(2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl)butyric acid; Butanoic acid, 4-oxo-4-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-; 15880-01-0; Mesitylene-4-butyric acid-4-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-4-Oxobutyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%

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