Description

tert-Butyl 4-Oxoimidazolidine-1-Carboxylate is a high-purity, protected heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate, enabling the controlled introduction of the 4-oxoimidazolidine moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Serves as a constrained scaffold or a protected precursor for introducing imidazolidinone motifs into peptide analogs to enhance stability and bioavailability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of specialized molecules used to study enzyme function or protein-protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of bespoke compounds at various scales.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for methodological development and exploration of new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 4-Oxoimidazolidine-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	885954-76-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14N2O3
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Boc-4-imidazolidinone; 1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-4-imidazolidinone; 4-Oxoimidazolidine-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2,5-dioxoimidazolidine-1-carboxylate (tautomeric form); 1-N-Boc-4-imidazolidinone; Imidazolidin-4-one, 1-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-; Boc-4-imidazolidinone
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Quality Control

Every batch of tert-Butyl 4-Oxoimidazolidine-1-Carboxylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.