Description

4-[2-(3-Carboxypropanoyloxy)Ethoxy]-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a high-purity dicarboxylic acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex polyfunctional carboxylic acid backbones.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and biodegradable polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: The multiple carboxylate groups make it a candidate for designing new ligands for metal catalysis or chelation applications.
• Bioconjugation Linker: Potential use in bioconjugation chemistry for attaching molecules to proteins or other biomolecules.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[2-(3-Carboxypropanoyloxy)Ethoxy]-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	35415-14-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O9
Molecular Weight	276.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Butanedioic acid, 1,1'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxycarbonyl-3,1-propanediyl)] ester; 3,3'-(Ethylenedioxy)bis(3-oxopropanoic acid); Bis(3-carboxypropionyloxy)ethane; 1,2-Bis(3-carboxypropionyloxy)ethane; Ethylene bis(3-carboxypropionate); Succinic acid, bis(3-carboxypropionyl) ester, ethylene ester; EINECS 252-559-6
EINECS	252-559-6

Quality Control

Our 4-[2-(3-Carboxypropanoyloxy)Ethoxy]-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.