Description

Di-tert-Butyl Iminodiacetate is a high-purity, protected iminodiacetate ester widely used as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in providing a versatile, tert-butyl-protected scaffold for the controlled synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex ligands, and high-value fine chemicals where precise functional group manipulation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring chelating or bifunctional moieties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Precursor for the preparation of sophisticated polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Used in constructing non-peptide scaffolds that mimic the structure and function of peptides for drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a protected form of iminodiacetic acid for the controlled synthesis of chelating resins and agents.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer backbones for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butyl Iminodiacetate
CAS No.	85916-13-8
Molecular Formula	C14H25NO4
Molecular Weight	271.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-butyl iminodiacetate; Iminodiacetic Acid Di-tert-butyl Ester; 2,2'-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)imino]diacetic Acid Di-tert-butyl Ester; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)iminodiacetic Acid Di-tert-butyl Ester; BOC-IDA(OtBu)2; BOC-Iminodiacetic Acid Di-tert-butyl Ester; Di-tert-butyl N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)iminodiacetate; (BocN(CH2CO2tBu)2)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butyl Iminodiacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material suitable for research and development under cGMP guidelines upon request.

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 acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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