Description

Ethyl 3-Oxo-4,4-Diphenylbutanoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined molecular structure, which provides a reliable and consistent starting point for creating complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with diphenyl structural motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the development of specialized polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 3-Oxo-4,4-Diphenylbutanoate
CAS No.	25022-02-0
Molecular Formula	C18H18O3
Molecular Weight	282.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,4-Diphenyl-3-oxobutanoate; 4,4-Diphenyl-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4,4-Diphenylacetoacetate; 3-Oxo-4,4-diphenylbutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Oxo-4,4-diphenylbutyrate; Ethyl Benzoylphenylacetate; Ethyl 2-Benzoyl-2-phenylacetate; Ethyl Diphenylacetoacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Oxo-4,4-Diphenylbutanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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