Description

Di-tert-Butylglyoxal is a high-purity, sterically hindered glyoxal derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex heterocycles, ligands, and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating complex, sterically hindered molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its bulky tert-butyl groups can influence biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other coordination compounds for catalytic applications.
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Material Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymers where precise control over molecular geometry is required.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive dialdehyde in the modification of polymers and biomolecules, introducing specific cross-links.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Di-tert-Butylglyoxal
CAS No.	4388-88-9
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-3,4-dioxopentane; 3,4-Dioxo-2,2-dimethylpentane; Di-tert-butyl diketone; 2,2-Dimethylpentane-3,4-dione; DTBD; (CH3)3CCOCOC(CH3)3; Butanedione, 2,2-dimethyl-; Glyoxal, di-tert-butyl-
EINECS	224-506-9

Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butylglyoxal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its property of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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