Description

5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3,5-Dioxovaleric Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic chemical intermediate with a distinctive diketone ester structure. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in complex organic synthesis, enabling the production of advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical products. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with methoxyphenyl or diketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials requiring specific aromatic and carbonyl groups.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) investigations.
• Chemical Development: Utilized in process chemistry for scaling up synthetic routes and optimizing yield for commercial production.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3,5-Dioxovaleric Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	36568-14-6
Molecular Formula	C14H14O6
Molecular Weight	278.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,5-dioxopentanoate; 3,5-Dioxo-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)pentanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Methoxyphenyl Diketone Ester; Pentanedioic acid, 3,5-dioxo-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester; 36568-14-6; Methyl 3,5-dioxo-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)pentanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3,5-Dioxovaleric Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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	≤ 10 ppm

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