Description

tert-Butylmalondialdehyde is a specialized dialdehyde compound with a reactive malondialdehyde core substituted with a tert-butyl group. This structure makes it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis, offering two aldehyde groups for sequential or simultaneous reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles and macrocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, ligands, and catalysts.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions in polymer chemistry to create cross-linked networks for specialty resins or coatings.
• Heterocycle Formation: Employed in the construction of various nitrogen- and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for developing novel organic frameworks and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylmalondialdehyde
CAS No.	55740-28-8
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butylmalondialdehyde; 3-(tert-Butyl)propanedial; 2-(tert-Butyl)malonaldehyde; 1,1-Dimethylethylpropanedial; Malonaldehyde, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; Propanedial, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; tert-Butylmalonaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butylmalondialdehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC or titration), identity (by IR/NMR), and impurity profiles are available for every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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