Description

Methoxycarbonyloxy-Acetic Acid is a versatile carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its methoxycarbonyloxy functional group. This compound is valued as a key synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive group enables specific structural modifications.
• Peptide Chemistry: Acts as a protecting group for carboxylic acids during solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis, offering selective deprotection profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce ester and acid groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing esters, amides, and other derivatives under mild reaction conditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring precise molecular control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxycarbonyloxy-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	42534-92-9
Molecular Formula	C4H6O5
Molecular Weight	134.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbomethoxyoxyacetic Acid; (Methoxycarbonyloxy)acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, (Methoxycarbonyloxy)-; Methyl Carbonatoglycolate; Glycolic Acid Methyl Carbonate; Carbonatoglycolic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-(Methoxycarbonyloxy)acetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methoxycarbonyloxy-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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