Description

2,4-Bis-Methoxycarbonyl-Pentanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity diester compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its functional groups, which make it a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized glutaric acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, including polyesters and polyamides with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and macrocycles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing chelating ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Bis-Methoxycarbonyl-Pentanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	28781-92-2
Molecular Formula	C11H16O8
Molecular Weight	276.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2,4-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)glutarate; Dimethyl 2,4-Dicarbomethoxyglutarate; 2,4-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)glutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester; Pentanedioic Acid, 2,4-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)-, Dimethyl Ester; Tetramethyl 2,4-Dicarboxyglutarate; Glutaric Acid Derivative Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Bis-Methoxycarbonyl-Pentanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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

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