Description

4-{4-[(Methylanilino)Carbonyl]Anilino}-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a succinamic acid core linked to a substituted aniline moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel active ingredients for crop protection products, such as herbicides or fungicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The reactive carboxylic acid group enables its use in linking molecules for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-{4-[(Methylanilino)Carbonyl]Anilino}-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	941464-00-2
Molecular Formula	C18H18N2O4
Molecular Weight	326.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[4-[(Methylphenylamino)carbonyl]anilino]-4-oxobutanoic acid; N-[4-[(Methylphenylcarbamoyl)phenyl]succinamic acid; 4-Oxo-4-({4-[(N-methylanilino)carbonyl]phenyl}amino)butanoic acid; Succinamic acid, N-[4-[(methylphenylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-; 941464-00-2; 4-(4-(N-Methylphenylcarbamoyl)phenylamino)-4-oxobutanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-{4-[(Methylanilino)Carbonyl]Anilino}-4-Oxobutanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and released against comprehensive specifications, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant parameters is provided with each shipment 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 place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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