Description

Ethoxypropoxymagnesium is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, also known as a Grignard-type reagent, with the CAS number 94159-65-6. It serves as a powerful and versatile nucleophile and base in organic synthesis, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds critical for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This reagent is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking efficient pathways for fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in the production of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkylation or addition reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and performance materials where precise molecular construction is required.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as an initiator or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethoxypropoxymagnesium
CAS No.	94159-65-6
Molecular Formula	C5H11MgO2
Molecular Weight	127.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, ethoxypropoxy-; Ethoxy(propoxy)magnesium; Propoxy(ethoxy)magnesium; Grignard Reagent (ethoxypropoxy); Magnesium ethoxide propoxide; (Ethoxy)(propoxy)magnesium; Ethyl propyl magnesium alkoxide
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Quality Control

Our Ethoxypropoxymagnesium is produced under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including titration for assay determination and spectroscopic methods for identification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, concentration (often in solution), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for solutions to maintain stability. Isolate from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution (typically in THF or ether)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	0.5 M - 2.0 M in specified solvent (custom concentrations available)
Purity (Mg basis)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.1%

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