Description

Dimethyl Diisobutylmalonate is a high-purity diester compound, specifically the dimethyl ester of diisobutylmalonic acid. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop complex molecules with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex ester and malonate-based molecular frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific branching and ester functionality are required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers that benefit from its diisobutyl and malonate structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Claisen condensations and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions as a source of the diisobutylmalonate moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the research and development of novel ligands for metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polyesters and other polymeric materials to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Diisobutylmalonate
CAS No.	1229311-50-5
Molecular Formula	C14H26O4
Molecular Weight	258.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2,2-diisobutylmalonate; Diisobutylmalonic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl Diisobutylpropanedioate; Propanedioic acid, diisobutyl-, dimethyl ester; 2,2-Bis(2-methylpropyl)malonic acid dimethyl ester; Malonic acid, diisobutyl-, dimethyl ester; Dimethyl 2,2-bis(2-methylpropyl)malonate
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Diisobutylmalonate is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.