Description

Methyl 3-Methyl-A,G-Dioxo-Benzenebutanoate is a specialized organic ester compound with a unique molecular structure that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for facilitating complex organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical products. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require high-purity, reliable building blocks for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex heterocyclic or substituted aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on esterification, condensation, and cyclization reactions.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Methyl-A,G-Dioxo-Benzenebutanoate
CAS No.	501653-38-9
Molecular Formula	C12H12O4
Molecular Weight	220.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-methyl-α,γ-dioxobenzenebutanoate; Benzenebutanoic acid, 3-methyl-α,γ-dioxo-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-methyl-1,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoate; 3-Methyl-α,γ-dioxobenzenebutanoic acid methyl ester; 501653-38-9; Methyl (3-methyl-1,4-dioxo-4-phenyl)butanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 3-Methyl-A,G-Dioxo-Benzenebutanoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting customer and research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (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.