Description

n-Ethylphthalimide is a versatile organic compound belonging to the phthalimide class, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive imide group and ethyl substituent, which make it a key building block for creating more complex molecules with specific functionalities. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the phthalimide or ethylamine pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of polyimides, epoxy curing agents, and other high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, Gabriel synthesis of primary amines, and as a protecting group for amines in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain organic colorants and optical brighteners.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Ethylphthalimide
CAS No.	5022-29-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethylphthalimide; 1-Ethylphthalimide; 2-Ethylisoindoline-1,3-dione; Ethylphthalimide; Phthalimide, N-ethyl-; Ethyl phthalimide; N-Ethyl-1,3-dioxoisoindoline; 1,3-Isoindolinedione, 2-ethyl-
EINECS	225-714-8

Quality Control

Our n-Ethylphthalimide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	72 - 76 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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