Description

2,2-Dimethyl-3-Acetylcyclobutanecarboxylic Acid CAS NO 473-68-7 is a specialized cyclobutane derivative featuring both acetyl and carboxylic acid functional groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the creation of novel compounds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex, constrained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with potentially enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Utilized in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in fragrance, flavor, and material science research.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and stereoselective synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid moiety allows for functionalization into chelating agents or chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-3-Acetylcyclobutanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	473-68-7
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl-2,2-dimethylcyclobutanecarboxylic Acid; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxocyclobutanecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ketone; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-acetyl-1-cyclobutanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Cyclobutanecarboxylic acid, 3-acetyl-2,2-dimethyl-; 3-Acetyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-cyclobutanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	207-468-9

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. The material should be kept under an inert atmosphere for extended storage to maintain stability.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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