Description

Diethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutarate is a high-purity diester compound with significant synthetic utility. It serves as a versatile and valuable chemical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of statin drugs (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific chiral or functionalized structures.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex esters, lactones, and other heterocyclic compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations to modify flexibility and properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for creating specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutarate
CAS No.	73489-84-6
Molecular Formula	C10H18O5
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylpentanedioate; Ethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutarate; HMG Diethyl Ester; 3-Methyl-3-hydroxyglutaric Acid Diethyl Ester; DEHMG; Diethyl Ester of HMG
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diethyl 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutarate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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