Description

2-Hydroxy-2-Methylpropaneamide is a versatile specialty amide compound with significant utility in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and an amide group, makes it a valuable building block for creating advanced materials and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and industrial-scale polymer production seeking to introduce specific functional groups or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Modifier: Used to introduce hydroxyl functionality into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking density, and compatibility.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions in thermosetting resin systems, such as coatings, adhesives, and composites, to improve mechanical strength and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in amidation and esterification reactions to construct complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel material science and medicinal chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-2-Methylpropaneamide
CAS No.	13027-88-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight	103.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanamide; 2-Methyl-2-hydroxypropionamide; 2-Hydroxyisobutyramide; Hydroxymethylpropionamide; α-Hydroxyisobutyramide; 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid amide; Isobutyramide, 2-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-2-Methylpropaneamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for consistency and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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.