Description

4-(Ethylamino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a versatile organic compound with a succinamide core structure, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an amide group, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a succinimide or related heterocyclic framework.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for structural modification.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyamides, polyimides, and other high-performance polymers.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Its carboxylic acid group is utilized for coupling reactions in the preparation of biochemical probes, drug conjugates, and diagnostic agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and novel chemical entities.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Ethylamino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	21451-29-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethylsuccinamic Acid; 4-(Ethylamino)-4-oxobutanoic Acid; 2-(Ethylcarbamoyl)acetic Acid; Succinamic Acid, N-ethyl-; Butanoic acid, 4-(ethylamino)-4-oxo-; Ethylsuccinamic Acid; N-Ethyl-2-succinamic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Ethylamino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR to confirm identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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