Description

Diethyl 2-Oxo-3-Propylsuccinate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex molecules with high selectivity and yield. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for constructing complex organic frameworks, including heterocycles and natural product analogs.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 2-Oxo-3-Propylsuccinate
CAS No.	26103-78-6
Molecular Formula	C11H18O5
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2-oxo-3-propylbutanedioate; 3-Propyl-2-oxosuccinic Acid Diethyl Ester; 2-Oxo-3-propylsuccinic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl 3-propyl-2-oxosuccinate; Ethyl 2-oxo-3-propylsuccinate; Butanedioic acid, 2-oxo-3-propyl-, 1,4-diethyl ester; Diethyl α-oxo-β-propylsuccinate
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl 2-Oxo-3-Propylsuccinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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