Description

Diethyl 2-Phenylbutanedioate is a versatile diester compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which allows for selective transformations, making it a crucial building block in complex organic synthesis. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create advanced molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing glutaric acid or phenyl-substituted frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions such as hydrolysis, transesterification, and alkylation.
• Chiral Auxiliary/Resolving Agent Precursor: Its structure can be utilized to develop chiral compounds for asymmetric synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 2-Phenylbutanedioate
CAS No.	34861-81-9
Molecular Formula	C14H18O4
Molecular Weight	250.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2-Phenylsuccinate; 2-Phenylbutanedioic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Phenylsuccinate; Diethyl Phenylsuccinate; Butanedioic acid, 2-phenyl-, diethyl ester; 2-Phenylsuccinic Acid Diethyl Ester; NSC 163044
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl 2-Phenylbutanedioate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear 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.