Description

Dimethyl Glutamate is a versatile diester derivative of glutamic acid, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both ester groups for transesterification or hydrolysis and the amino acid backbone for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, chiral auxiliaries, and polymer precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of peptide mimetics, prodrugs, and various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polyamides, polyesters, and other functional polymers.
• Chiral Building Block: Utilized in asymmetric synthesis to introduce the glutamic acid framework into target molecules.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed as an intermediate for synthesizing certain flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Its reactive groups make it suitable for creating chemical linkers in bioconjugation applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for esterification, amidation, and other transformation reactions in lab-scale and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Glutamate
CAS No.	6525-53-7
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO4
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl L-Glutamate; L-Glutamic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Methyl L-Glutamate; (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; H-Glu(OMe)-OMe; Glutamic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl (2S)-2-aminopentanedioate
EINECS	229-418-8

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Glutamate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-Isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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