Description

3-[(2-Methylphenyl)Amino]-3-Oxopropanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of N-aryl anthranilic acid derivatives. This high-purity intermediate is critical for ensuring consistent results in advanced chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a foundational component in the manufacture of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Can be utilized in the development of chiral ligands or metal-organic frameworks for asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including amide coupling and heterocycle formation.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[(2-Methylphenyl)Amino]-3-Oxopropanoic Acid
CAS No.	78987-20-9
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight	193.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(o-Tolylamino)-3-oxopropanoic acid; 2-Methyl-N-(2-oxo-2-ethoxyethyl)aniline; Acetoacetic acid o-toluidide; N-(2-Methylphenyl)malonamic acid; o-Tolylaminooxopropionic acid; 78987-20-9; 3-Oxo-3-(2-toluidino)propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-[(2-Methylphenyl)Amino]-3-Oxopropanoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your specific research or production-grade requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including purity assay and impurity profile determined by HPLC, is supplied with each shipment.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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