Description

4-Methylphthalimide 99 CAS NO 40314-06-5 is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the phthalimide class, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined structure, which is essential for producing consistent and high-quality intermediates for pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable raw materials for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of high-performance polymers, resins, and specialty plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and production of complex organic compounds, including dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylphthalimide
CAS No.	40314-06-5
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; 4-Methylphthalic imide; 4-Methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindole-1,3-dione; 4-Methylphthalimide; 4-Methylphthalic acid imide; 4-Methyl-isoindoline-1,3-dione; 4-Methylphthalimide-99
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylphthalimide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standard of 99% minimum and complies with relevant industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.