Description

3-Acetoxy-3-Methylpentane-1,5-Dioic Acid Anhydride is a specialized organic anhydride compound with significant utility as a reactive intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an anhydride and an acetoxy group, makes it a valuable building block for introducing functional complexity into target molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific carboxylic acid functionalities or ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive groups enable the construction of specific bioactive cores.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering plastics, coatings, and adhesives to enhance thermal stability, adhesion, or chemical resistance.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis for creating complex esters, amides, and other derivatives used in flavors, fragrances, and electronic chemicals.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Potential use in modifying biomolecules (e.g., peptides, proteins) for drug delivery systems or diagnostic applications due to its reactivity with amine and hydroxyl groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Acetoxy-3-Methylpentane-1,5-Dioic Acid Anhydride
CAS No.	87894-65-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14O6
Molecular Weight	230.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetoxy-3-methylglutaric anhydride; 3-Methyl-3-acetoxyglutaric anhydride; 3-(Acetyloxy)-3-methylpentanedioic anhydride; 3-Methyl-3-acetoxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid cyclic anhydride; AMG Anhydride; 3-Acetoxy-3-methylpentanedioic acid anhydride; 3-Carboxy-3-methyl-4-oxopentanoic acid acetate (cyclic anhydride)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Acetoxy-3-Methylpentane-1,5-Dioic Acid Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, and alcohols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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