Description

4-Methylsuberic Acid is a valuable dicarboxylic acid derivative with a branched alkyl chain. This compound serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing, prized for its specific carbon skeleton and functional groups. It is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including condensation and polymerization processes, to introduce specific structural motifs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential precursor for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and musk analogs.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylsuberic Acid
CAS No.	90647-67-9
Molecular Formula	C9H16O4
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyloctanedioic Acid; 4-Methyloctane-1,8-dioic Acid; Suberic Acid, 4-methyl-; 1,8-Octanedioic acid, 4-methyl-; 4-Methyloctanedioic-1,8-dioic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylsuberic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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