Description

(2E,4E)-3-Methyl-4-Propyl-2,4-Hexadienedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity, conjugated diene diester compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research and development. This intermediate is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for producing active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring conjugated diene structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to create novel ring systems.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer precursor in the development of specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E,4E)-3-Methyl-4-Propyl-2,4-Hexadienedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	58367-43-4
Molecular Formula	C12H18O4
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl (2E,4E)-3-Methyl-4-propylhexa-2,4-dienedioate; 2,4-Hexadienedioic acid, 3-methyl-4-propyl-, dimethyl ester, (2E,4E)-; 3-Methyl-4-propyl-2,4-hexadienedioic acid dimethyl ester; (E,E)-Dimethyl 3-methyl-4-propylhexa-2,4-dienedioate; 2,4-Hexadienedioic acid dimethyl ester derivative; Conjugated diene diester intermediate; Methyl hydrogen 3-methyl-4-propyl-2,4-hexadienedioate (related)
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Quality Control

Our (2E,4E)-3-Methyl-4-Propyl-2,4-Hexadienedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in other critical synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity ((2E,4E)-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
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.