Description

4-(Mesitylamino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a mesitylamino group linked to a succinamic acid core. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring bulky, electron-donating substituents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the mesityl group can influence bioavailability and stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for functional monomers or ligands in the creation of advanced polymers, coatings, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the mesitylamino moiety into target molecules, useful in academic and industrial R&D for creating custom compounds.
• Ligand Preparation: Potential use in synthesizing specialized ligands for catalysis, leveraging the steric bulk of the mesityl group to control reaction selectivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Mesitylamino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	201741-53-9
Molecular Formula	C13H17NO3
Molecular Weight	235.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,4,6-Trimethylanilino)-4-oxobutanoic acid; Succinanilic acid, 2,4,6-trimethyl-; Butanoic acid, 4-[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)amino]-4-oxo-; 4-Mesitylamino-4-oxobutanoic acid; N-Mesitylsuccinamic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Mesitylamino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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