Description

Dimethyl 3-Methylglutaconate is a high-purity, versatile diester compound widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional α,β-unsaturated ester structure, which enables a range of chemical transformations, including Michael additions and cyclization reactions, crucial for building complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive diene/ester functionality.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of novel polymers, coatings, and functional materials through polymerization or cross-linking reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 3-Methylglutaconate
CAS No.	52313-87-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O4
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 3-Methyl-2-pentenedioate; 3-Methylglutaconic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2-Pentenedioic acid, 3-methyl-, dimethyl ester; Dimethyl β-methylglutaconate; Methylglutaconic acid dimethyl ester; 3-Methylglutaconic acid dimethyl ester; (E)-Dimethyl 3-methylglutaconate
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 3-Methylglutaconate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 bases and incompatible materials. 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%
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.