Description

1-Carboxyethyl Butyrate is a versatile ester compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This product matters for its role as a key building block and intermediate, enabling the production of more complex molecules with specific functional properties. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers rely on high-purity intermediates like this to ensure the quality and efficacy of their final products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as an intermediate for creating specific ester notes in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an acylating agent or protecting group in complex multi-step organic reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Provides a valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Carboxyethyl Butyrate
CAS No.	84681-86-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Butanoic acid, 2-(carboxymethyl)ethyl ester; 2-(2-Carboxyethyl) butyrate; Ethyl 3-carboxypropionate (related); Butyric acid, carboxyethyl ester; 3-Carboxypropyl butyrate; 1-Carboxyethyl butanoate; 84681-86-7
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Quality Control

Our 1-Carboxyethyl Butyrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

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%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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