Description

Di-tert-Butyl Glutarate is a high-purity diester derivative of glutaric acid, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring two bulky tert-butyl ester groups, offers unique steric and reactivity properties that are leveraged in the production of specialty polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and industrial chemists in sectors such as polymer science, pharmaceutical development, and agrochemical manufacturing, where precise molecular control is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where the tert-butyl ester groups serve as protecting groups that can be cleaved under mild conditions.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or plasticizer precursor in the production of specialty polyesters, coatings, and adhesives to modify flexibility and thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A key starting material for preparing complex molecules, including dendrimers, macrocycles, and ligands for catalysis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators that require specific ester functionalities.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Crosslinking Agent Precursor: Used in formulations for advanced epoxy or acrylic resin systems requiring controlled crosslinking density.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butyl Glutarate
CAS No.	43052-39-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₄
Molecular Weight	244.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Glutaric Acid Di-tert-butyl Ester; Di-tert-butyl Pentanedioate; Pentanedioic Acid, Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) Ester; Di-t-Butyl Glutarate; DTBG; 1,5-Bis(tert-butoxy)-1,5-dioxopentane
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Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butyl Glutarate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.