Description

3-(Benzophenone-4-Carboxamido)-2-Maleimidopropanoic Acid is a high-value, multifunctional chemical intermediate designed for advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its unique bifunctional structure, which combines a photoactive benzophenone moiety with a reactive maleimide group, enabling precise cross-linking and surface modification. It is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and advanced materials industries for developing photo-curable resins, bioconjugates, and specialty adhesives.

Application

• Photo-crosslinker for Polymers: Used to create UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives with enhanced durability and chemical resistance.
• Bioconjugation and Protein Labeling: Serves as a heterobifunctional linker for attaching biomolecules, probes, or drugs via its maleimide and carboxylic acid groups.
• Surface Modification Agent: Functionalizes material surfaces (e.g., glass, metals, polymers) to introduce photoreactive groups for subsequent grafting.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: A key building block in the development of smart hydrogels, dendrimers, and other functional polymeric networks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates and drug delivery systems.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis for related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Benzophenone-4-Carboxamido)-2-Maleimidopropanoic Acid
CAS No.	887352-68-3
Molecular Formula	C21H16N2O6
Molecular Weight	392.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Maleimido-3-(4-benzoylbenzamido)propanoic Acid; 3-(4-Benzoylbenzamido)-2-maleimidopropanoic Acid; N-(4-Benzoylbenzoyl)-3-amino-2-maleimidopropanoic Acid; 3-[(4-Benzoylphenyl)formamido]-2-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)propanoic Acid; BPMC Acid; Benzophenone-maleimide Propanoic Acid; Photoactive Maleimide Linker; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Benzophenone-4-Carboxamido)-2-Maleimidopropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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