Description

2,2-Dimethylglutaric Acid is a high-purity, versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative valued for its unique sterically hindered structure. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to create novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a hindered dicarboxylate moiety.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for the production of specialty polyesters and polyamides, where its dimethyl substitution can influence polymer crystallinity, thermal properties, and solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Used to synthesize complexing agents and ligands for metal catalysis and separation processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various condensation, esterification, and ring-formation reactions to introduce a rigid, branched chain element.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and material science R&D for exploring new molecular entities and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethylglutaric Acid
CAS No.	681-57-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethylpentanedioic Acid; alpha,α-Dimethylglutaric Acid; 2,2-Bis(methyl)glutaric Acid; DMGA; Glutaric acid, 2,2-dimethyl-; NSC 66427
EINECS	211-668-2

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dimethylglutaric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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