Description

Dimethyl Glutaconate is a high-purity diester of glutaconic acid, serving as a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its conjugated double bond system and ester functionalities, which make it a critical building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Michael addition reactions, Diels-Alder reactions, and other cyclization processes in research and development.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or building block in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and novel compound creation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Glutaconate
CAS No.	5164-76-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10O4
Molecular Weight	158.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl glutaconate; Glutaconic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 1,5-Dimethyl pent-2-enedioate; Methyl 3-pentenedioate; 2-Pentenedioic acid, dimethyl ester; Dimethyl (E)-2-pentenedioate; (E)-Dimethyl glutaconate; trans-Dimethyl glutaconate
EINECS	225-934-8

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Glutaconate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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 and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (Isomeric)	≥ 95.0% (E-isomer)
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.