Description

1-(4-Ethyl-Phenyl)-Butane-1,3-Dione is a high-purity diketone compound, also known as 4'-Ethylbenzoylacetone, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesis and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with aryl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize β-diketone chemistry.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Acts as a bidentate ligand in coordination chemistry for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic reactions, including Claisen condensations and heterocycle formation, for creating novel chemical entities.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Can be utilized in the modification of polymers to impart specific thermal or chemical properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Ethyl-Phenyl)-Butane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	58278-92-5
Molecular Formula	C12H14O2
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Ethylbenzoylacetone; 1-(4-Ethylphenyl)-1,3-butanedione; 4-Ethylbenzoylacetone; 4-Ethylphenyl 1,3-butanedione; p-Ethylbenzoylacetone; 1-(p-Ethylphenyl)-1,3-butanedione; 4'-Ethyl-2,4-pentanedione; EINECS 261-285-1
EINECS	261-285-1

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Ethyl-Phenyl)-Butane-1,3-Dione is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We adhere to a quality management system and can support regulatory documentation needs for various industrial applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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	≤ 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.