Description

n-tert-Butylacetoacetamide is a high-purity (99%) organic compound belonging to the class of β-ketoamides, serving as a versatile and reactive chemical building block. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive ketone and an amide group, which makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel heterocycles, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing heterocyclic structures like pyrazoles and isoxazoles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways, creating novel chemical entities, and developing functional materials.
• Specialty Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-tert-Butylacetoacetamide
CAS No.	42222-06-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(tert-Butyl)-3-oxobutanamide; 3-Oxo-N-(tert-butyl)butanamide; Acetoacetamide, N-tert-butyl-; tert-Butylacetoacetamide; N-tert-Butyl-3-oxobutyramide; Butanamide, 3-oxo-N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; N-tert-Butylacetoacetamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-tert-Butylacetoacetamide (99%) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the declared purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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