Description

n-Acetoacetyl Cresidine is a specialized organic intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of high-performance pigments and dyes, valued for its ability to impart specific coloristic and stability properties. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pigment, dye, and specialty chemical industries for producing azo pigments and other colorants.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Azo Pigments: Acts as a key coupling component in the synthesis of high-performance yellow, orange, and red organic pigments.
• Dye Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized dyes for various substrates, including plastics and inks.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating other functional chemical compounds with specific chromophoric groups.
• Plastics and Polymer Coloring: Pigments derived from this intermediate are used to color engineering plastics, masterbatches, and synthetic fibers.
• Coatings and Inks: Imparts excellent lightfastness and weather resistance in automotive, industrial, and decorative coatings, as well as printing inks.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical R&D for developing new colorants and studying structure-property relationships in pigment chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetoacetyl Cresidine
CAS No.	85968-72-5
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO3
Molecular Weight	221.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-methylacetoacetanilide; 1-(2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl)-3-oxobutan-1-amine; Acetoacetamide, N-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)-; Cresidine acetoacetamide; AAMC; Coupling Component 13; N-(2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl)-3-oxobutanamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Acetoacetyl Cresidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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