Description

1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-Oxopyrrolidine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable pyrrolidinone derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and process development in contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in creating chiral auxiliaries or ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-Oxopyrrolidine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	618070-29-4
Molecular Formula	C13H15NO3
Molecular Weight	233.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-N-(2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl)benzamide; 3-Carboxy-1-p-tolyl-2-pyrrolidinone; 1-(p-Tolyl)-2-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Oxo-1-(4-methylphenyl)pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid; 618070-29-4; 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-oxo-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-Oxopyrrolidine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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