Description

tert-Butyl 2-Formylpropan-2-Ylcarbamate is a versatile and high-purity chemical building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive formyl and protected carbamate functionalities, enabling the controlled construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those requiring specific amine protection and aldehyde functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, contributing to novel modes of action.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protected amino acid derivative or a reagent for introducing formyl groups in peptide chain elongation and modification.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for constructing heterocycles, natural product analogs, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and process development scientists exploring new synthetic methodologies and molecular entities.
• Custom Synthesis Starting Material: Supplied to contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	tert-Butyl 2-Formylpropan-2-Ylcarbamate
CAS No.	109608-77-7
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO3
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-2-methylpropyl carbamic acid tert-butyl ester; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxopropan-1-amine; Boc-Aminoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal derivative; 2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-methylpropanal; 2-(Boc-amino)-2-methylpropanal; 2-Methyl-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanal; tert-Butyl N-(2,2-dimethyl-3-oxopropyl)carbamate
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Quality Control

Every batch of tert-Butyl 2-Formylpropan-2-Ylcarbamate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical intermediate applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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