Description

2-Methoxycarbonylsuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a versatile diester compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex molecules with high selectivity and yield. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific ester functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex carbon skeletons and heterocycles.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxycarbonylsuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	40967-67-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O7
Molecular Weight	220.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2-Methoxycarbonylsuccinate; Dimethyl 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)succinate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)butanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2-Carbomethoxybutanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Succinic Acid, 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)-, Dimethyl Ester; Methyl Hydrogen Succinate Dimethyl Ester Derivative; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxycarbonylsuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, although the product is stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.