Description

Methyl 4-Methoxybutanoate is a high-purity ester compound with the CAS registry number 29006-01-7. It serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and solvent, valued for its specific reactivity and solubility profile in advanced synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the manufacturing of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a building block for creating specific ester notes in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Organic Solvent: Functions as a reaction medium or extraction solvent in processes requiring specific polarity and boiling point characteristics.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized as a plasticizer intermediate or a monomer modifier in specialty polymer formulations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in methodological development and novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Methoxybutanoate
CAS No.	29006-01-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxybutyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Methoxybutyrate; Butanoic Acid, 4-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester; 4-Methoxybutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl γ-Methoxybutyrate; γ-Methoxybutyric Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Methoxybutanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Density (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030 g/mL

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