Description

Tri(Acetoacetic Acid)1,2,3-Propanetriyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound, also known as triacetylmethane or glycerol triacetoacetate, which serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block. Its value lies in its unique structure containing multiple reactive acetoacetate groups, making it a key precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, heterocyclic compounds, and functional materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or specialty additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Functions as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce specific properties into specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or chelating agent in the preparation of metal complexes and catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via Claisen condensations and related reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of certain organic colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri(Acetoacetic Acid)1,2,3-Propanetriyl Ester
CAS No.	6079-98-7
Molecular Formula	C15H20O9
Molecular Weight	344.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycerol Triacetoacetate; 1,2,3-Propanetriyl Triacetoacetate; Triacetylmethane; Tris(acetoacetic acid) glycerol ester; Glycerin Triacetoacetate; Acetoacetic Acid, 1,2,3-Propanetriyl Ester; 1,2,3-Tris(3-oxobutanoate)propane
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Quality Control

Our Tri(Acetoacetic Acid)1,2,3-Propanetriyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support development and scale-up with custom purity grades tailored to your synthetic requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. The product may be moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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