Description

Acetonylmalonic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a versatile diester compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides two distinct reactive sites for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex carboxylic acid or ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its malonate moiety is key.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic molecules requiring controlled condensation reactions.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a valuable reagent in method development and exploratory synthesis for novel organic compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in Knoevenagel condensations, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetonylmalonic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	24889-15-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12O5
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 3-oxopentanedioate; Dimethyl acetonylmalonate; 3-Oxopentanedioic acid dimethyl ester; Acetonylmalonic ester; 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; Pentanedioic acid, 3-oxo-, dimethyl ester; Methyl acetonylmalonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acetonylmalonic Acid Dimethyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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