Description

Ethyl 5-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-5-Oxovalerate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in complex organic syntheses. Its value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold for constructing more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical entities in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-5-Oxovalerate
CAS No.	898793-06-1
Molecular Formula	C15H20O3
Molecular Weight	248.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate; 5-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 5-Oxo-5-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)valerate; 898793-06-1; 5-Oxo-5-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)pentanoic acid ethyl ester; Valeric acid, 5-oxo-5-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 5-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-5-Oxovalerate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.