Description

2,2,4,4-Tetramethylbicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a highly strained butane core structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-energy intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and specialty polymer chemistry sectors for creating novel molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, three-dimensional carbon skeletons.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its strained ring system.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a building block for creating polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties due to its rigid bicyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to develop novel ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• High-Energy Material Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in the field of energetic materials and propellants.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized as a model compound in mechanistic studies and for exploring new synthetic methodologies involving strained systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,4,4-Tetramethylbicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	19931-20-5
Molecular Formula	C11H18O2
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,2,4,4-tetramethylbicyclo[1.1.0]butane-1-carboxylate; 1-Carbomethoxy-2,2,4,4-tetramethylbicyclo[1.1.0]butane; Bicyclo[1.1.0]butane-1-carboxylic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 2,2,4,4-Tetramethylbicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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