Description

3-Ethyl-3-Phenylglutaric Acid is a versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring both aromatic and aliphatic functional groups. This compound serves as a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a key building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyesters and polyamides with unique thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Chemical Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-3-Phenylglutaric Acid
CAS No.	4160-93-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight	236.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-3-phenylpentanedioic acid; Glutaric acid, 3-ethyl-3-phenyl-; 3-Phenyl-3-ethylglutaric acid; NSC 163044; 4160-93-4; 3-Ethyl-3-phenyl-1,5-pentanedioic acid; α-Ethyl-α-phenylglutaric acid
EINECS	224-013-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Ethyl-3-Phenylglutaric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and rigorous tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment to ensure compliance with your project specifications and industry standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.