Description

Acetic Acid, 2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)Ethoxy]-, Methyl Ester is a specialized bifunctional chemical intermediate featuring both an amino group and an ester moiety. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer science need it for developing active ingredients, functional polymers, and specialty surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring polyethylene glycol (PEG) linkers or amino-functionalized side chains.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating polyetheramines, hydrophilic polymers, and smart materials with specific surface properties.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Acts as a heterobifunctional crosslinking agent for attaching molecules (e.g., drugs, dyes, proteins) in bioconjugation and diagnostic assay development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of modern herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its ether and ester functionalities.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Functions as a raw material for synthesizing non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers with enhanced solubility and biodegradability profiles.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid, 2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)Ethoxy]-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	741235-80-3
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO5
Molecular Weight	221.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]acetate; Amino-PEG2-acetic acid methyl ester; Amino-dPEG®2-methyl ester; 2,5,8-Trioxa-11-azadodecan-12-oic acid, methyl ester; O2O'-Bis(2-aminoethyl)ethylene glycol methyl ester acetate; PEG2 amine acetic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid, 2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)Ethoxy]-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%

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