Description

tert-Butyl Hydrogen Maleate is a versatile chemical intermediate featuring both a carboxylic acid and an ester functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing polymers, specialty chemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating tailored compounds with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins, coatings, and adhesives to enhance properties like adhesion, flexibility, or chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various drug molecules and prodrugs, leveraging its ester group for controlled release or improved bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its reactive sites allow for the construction of complex molecular structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale organic chemistry for creating esters, amides, and other derivatives through reactions at the acid or ester group.
• Crosslinking Agent for Polymers: Utilized to introduce cross-links into polymer chains, improving the thermal stability and mechanical strength of the final material.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Can be derivatized to produce surfactants or emulsifiers for use in industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Hydrogen Maleate
CAS No.	45022-27-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenedioic acid, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester; Maleic acid mono-tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl monomaleate; Mono-tert-butyl maleate; 1-tert-Butyl hydrogen maleate; (2Z)-4-Oxo-4-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]but-2-enoic acid; TBHM
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Hydrogen Maleate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee the material meets your specific application requirements.

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). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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