Description

4-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-Oxobutyric Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a dimethoxyphenyl ketone moiety linked to a butyric acid chain. This compound matters as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aromatic ketone structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and functional materials requiring specific dimethoxyphenyl substitutions.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the ketone or carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Potential building block for electronic chemicals due to its rigid aromatic core and modifiable side chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-Oxobutyric Acid
CAS No.	17103-70-7
Molecular Formula	C12H14O5
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxo-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)butanoic acid; 3,5-Dimethoxy-γ-oxobenzenebutanoic Acid; γ-Oxo-3,5-dimethoxybenzenebutanoic Acid; 4-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-oxo-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-; 17103-70-7; 4-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobutyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-Oxobutyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in research and scale-up synthesis.

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 heat sources. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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.