Description

Dimethyl[4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Butyl]Phosphonate is a specialized organophosphorus compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both phosphonate and ester functionalities, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This chemical is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phosphonate or bisphosphonate moieties for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized phosphonate-based ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of flame retardants, polymer modifiers, and other functional materials where phosphorus incorporation is desired.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination reactions and other carbon-carbon bond forming transformations to introduce functionalized alkene segments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl[4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Butyl]Phosphonate
CAS No.	117917-78-9
Molecular Formula	C9H19O5P
Molecular Weight	238.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl (4-methoxycarbonylbutyl)phosphonate; (4-Methoxycarbonylbutyl)phosphonic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)butylphosphonate; Phosphonic Acid, P-[4-(Methoxycarbonyl)butyl]-, Dimethyl Ester; Methyl 5-(Dimethoxyphosphoryl)pentanoate; 5-(Dimethoxyphosphoryl)pentanoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Dimethyl[4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Butyl]Phosphonate adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and meet the high standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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