Description

5-tert-Butoxy-5-Oxopentanoic Acid is a high-purity organic acid derivative, serving as a versatile building block and protected intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce functionalized pentanoic acid moieties under controlled conditions, which is critical for producing fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polyesters and coatings with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D, facilitating the study of new reactions and pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Peptide Chemistry: Can be used as a protected glutaric acid derivative in peptide coupling and modification strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-tert-Butoxy-5-Oxopentanoic Acid
CAS No.	63128-51-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O5
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(tert-Butoxy)-5-oxopentanoic acid; Glutaric Acid Mono-tert-butyl Ester; Mono-tert-butyl Glutarate; tert-Butyl Hydrogen Glutarate; 4-Carboxybutanoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; 5-tert-Butoxy-5-oxopentanoate; 63128-51-8; tert-Butyl glutarate monoacid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-tert-Butoxy-5-Oxopentanoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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