Description

Di-tert-Butyl Succinate is a high-purity diester derivative of succinic acid, serving as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring two bulky tert-butyl groups, offers unique steric and electronic properties that are critical for developing specialized polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or modify compound solubility and reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the succinate moiety or tert-butyl protecting groups.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters, alkyd resins, and coatings to enhance properties like flexibility and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Lubricant & Plasticizer Additive: Imparts desirable characteristics such as low volatility and improved stability in synthetic lubricants and polymer plasticizers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a protected form of succinic acid or as a source of the tert-butyl group in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Intermediate: Used in the controlled synthesis of esters that contribute to specific aroma and flavor profiles.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Di-tert-Butyl Succinate
CAS No.	926-26-1
Molecular Formula	C12H22O4
Molecular Weight	230.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Succinic Acid Di-tert-Butyl Ester; Di-tert-Butyl Butanedioate; 1,4-Di-tert-Butoxy-1,4-dioxobutane; Butanedioic Acid, 1,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) Ester; DTBS; Di-t-Butyl Succinate
EINECS	213-133-8

Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butyl Succinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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