Description

1,3-Bis(5-Carboxypentyl)Urea is a high-purity, functionalized organic compound featuring a urea core symmetrically substituted with two carboxylic acid-terminated pentyl chains. This unique bifunctional structure, offering both urea hydrogen-bonding motifs and reactive carboxyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, polymer, and life science sectors for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a symmetrical, functionalized linker.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the production of specialty polyamides, polyurethanes, and polyureas, imparting specific thermal and mechanical properties.
• Crosslinking Agent: Used in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and resins where its dual carboxylic acid groups can react to form robust, crosslinked networks.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the development of chelating agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its potential donor sites from the urea and carboxylate functionalities.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in biotech for creating cleavable or stable linkages between biomolecules and other entities in drug delivery systems or diagnostic assays.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A versatile scaffold for exploring new chemical entities in medicinal chemistry and material science projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(5-Carboxypentyl)Urea
CAS No.	6630-04-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄N₂O₅
Molecular Weight	288.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(5-carboxypentyl)urea; Urea, N,N'-bis(5-carboxypentyl)-; 5,5'-(Carbonylbis(azanediyl))dipentanoic acid; 1,3-Di(5-carboxypentyl)urea; N,N'-Bis(5-carboxypentyl)urea; 5,5'-(Ureylenedipentanoic acid); Hexanedioic acid, 5,5'-ureylenebis-
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(5-Carboxypentyl)Urea is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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