Description

2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-Methyl-Succinic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile diester compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple ester functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific flexibility, adhesion, or degradation properties to polymers.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing esters and other compounds used in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions like Michael additions or esterifications.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-Methyl-Succinic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	39994-40-6
Molecular Formula	C9H14O6
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-methylsuccinate; 2-Methyl-2-(methoxycarbonyl)butanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-methylsuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2-Methyl-2-methoxycarbonylsuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2-methylbutanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Methyl 2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-methylsuccinate; 2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-methyl-1,4-butanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxycarbonyl-2-Methyl-Succinic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for use in sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow 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.