Description

n-Methoxycarbonylmaleimide is a versatile and highly reactive chemical intermediate, specifically a functionalized maleimide derivative. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of polymer chemistry, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical synthesis who require a reliable source of high-purity, reactive intermediates to drive innovation and product development.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Serves as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability, adhesion, or specific functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds containing the maleimide or succinimide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as a linker for attaching molecules (e.g., drugs, dyes, polymers) to proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules due to its selective reactivity with thiol groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions and a Michael acceptor for constructing complex heterocyclic and alicyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methoxycarbonylmaleimide
CAS No.	55750-48-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO4
Molecular Weight	155.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl hydrogen maleate N-hydroxysuccinimide ester; 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-[(methoxycarbonyl)methyl]-; 1-(Methoxycarbonylmethyl)maleimide; N-(Methoxycarbonylmethyl)maleimide; Methoxycarbonylmethylmaleimide; Maleimide, N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-; NSC 163063
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methoxycarbonylmaleimide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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