Description

Methyl 8-Methyl-1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]Decane-8-Carboxylate is a high-value spirocyclic ester building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for the development of complex molecules, offering a rigid, functionalized scaffold that is difficult to access through other routes. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex spirocyclic or fused ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its unique structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing novel musk-like or complex terpenoid fragrance compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials that benefit from rigid, ketal-protected diol functionalities.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including asymmetric synthesis and ring-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 8-Methyl-1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]Decane-8-Carboxylate
CAS No.	87787-08-4
Molecular Formula	C11H18O4
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 8-methyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-8-carboxylate; 8-Methyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-8-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-oxa-8-methylspiro[4.5]decane-8-carboxylate; Spirocyclic ketal ester; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 8-Methyl-1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]Decane-8-Carboxylate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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