Description

Ethyl n-Hydroxyacetimidate is a versatile organic intermediate characterized by its reactive hydroxyacetimidate functional group. This compound matters for its crucial role in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and as a building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific imidate functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or ligand in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl n-Hydroxyacetimidate
CAS No.	20703-42-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight	103.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl hydroxyacetimidate; Acetohydroxamic acid ethyl ester; N-Hydroxyacetimidic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl acetohydroximate; Ethyl (hydroxyimino)acetate; Ethyl α-(hydroxyimino)acetate; Acetic acid, (hydroxyimino)-, ethyl ester; 20703-42-8
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl n-Hydroxyacetimidate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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