Description

α,2,4,6-Tetramethyl-β-Oxobenzenepropionic Acid CAS NO 63815-32-7 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of substituted benzenepropionic acids. This chemical serves as a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in anti-inflammatory and metabolic disease research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex organic ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: A crucial building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers for advanced polymers with tailored thermal and optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	α,2,4,6-Tetramethyl-β-Oxobenzenepropionic Acid
CAS No.	63815-32-7
Molecular Formula	C14H18O3
Molecular Weight	234.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl)acetic Acid; 3-Oxo-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)propanoic Acid; Benzenepropanoic acid, β-oxo-α,2,4,6-tetramethyl-; 3-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-3-oxopropanoic Acid; α,2,4,6-Tetramethyl-β-oxobenzenepropanoic Acid; TMBA; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoylacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α,2,4,6-Tetramethyl-β-Oxobenzenepropionic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and traceability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.