Description

2,2-Diethylsuccinic Acid is a versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative characterized by its branched alkyl chain structure, offering unique steric and chemical properties compared to linear succinic acids. This compound serves as a valuable specialty intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored functionalities. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer research sectors for developing active ingredients, ligands, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where steric hindrance is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polyesters, alkyd resins, and plasticizers to influence flexibility, crystallinity, and thermal properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chelating agents and ligands in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific dicarboxylic acid backbones.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Diethylsuccinic Acid
CAS No.	5692-97-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14O4
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylsuccinic Acid; 2,2-Diethylbutanedioic Acid; α,α-Diethylsuccinic Acid; Butanedioic acid, 2,2-diethyl-; Succinic acid, diethyl-; NSC 66445
EINECS	227-145-7

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diethylsuccinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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