Dimethyl Suberate
- CAS No.1732-09-8
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity Dimethyl Suberate (CAS 1732-09-8), ≥99.0% assay, widely used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.
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Product Overview
Dimethyl Suberate is a high-purity diester derivative of suberic acid, formally known as dimethyl octanedioate. With a molecular formula of C10H18O4 and a molecular weight of 202.25 g/mol, it serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound appears as a light yellow transparent liquid and is stored under controlled conditions (2–8°C) to maintain stability and reactivity.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 202.247 g/mol |
| Exact Mass | 202.120514 |
| Appearance | Light yellow transparent liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤0.10% |
| Density | 1.0 ± 0.1 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 268.0 ± 0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 111.4 ± 16.9 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0 ± 0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.431 |
| LogP | 1.72 |
| Storage Condition | 2–8°C, tightly closed container in a dry, well-ventilated area |
Industrial Applications
Dimethyl Suberate is primarily employed as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical active ingredients and specialty chemicals. Its symmetrical diester structure enables efficient chain extension, cyclization, and functional group interconversion in multi-step synthetic routes. Key application areas include:
- Pharmaceutical intermediates for neurological therapeutics and metabolic modulators
- Precursor in the preparation of biodegradable polymers and polyesters
- Building block in fragrance and flavor chemistry due to its aliphatic ester profile
- Reference standard or derivatization agent in analytical method development
Manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, our Dimethyl Suberate meets international standards for industrial-scale chemical production and is available in 25 kg drums or customized packaging upon request.
