Description

Rac-Metalaxyl Carboxylic Acid CAS NO 87764-37-2 is a key chiral intermediate and metabolite of the widely used fungicide metalaxyl. This compound is essential for the synthesis and analytical research of phenylamide fungicides, providing a critical building block for advanced agrochemical development. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors for process development, impurity profiling, and the creation of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of metalaxyl and related phenylamide fungicides.
• Metabolite Standard: Used as a reference standard in environmental and residue analysis to study the degradation and metabolism of metalaxyl.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate in the research and scale-up of fungicide manufacturing processes.
• Analytical Research: Employed in method development and validation for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques in quality control labs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical research.
• Regulatory Compliance: Used to prepare and qualify impurity standards for regulatory submissions and dossier preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac-Metalaxyl Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	87764-37-2
Molecular Formula	C15H21NO4
Molecular Weight	279.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Metalaxyl Acid; Metalaxyl Carboxylic Acid; N-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)-DL-alanine; DL-Metalaxyl Acid; Rac-N-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)alanine; Methyl N-(methoxyacetyl)-N-(2,6-xylyl)-DL-alaninate Hydrolysis Product; (RS)-Metalaxyl Acid; Metylaxyl Acid
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Quality Control

Our Rac-Metalaxyl Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR and NMR, purity assessment by HPLC, and control of specified impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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