Intermediates

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 Technical Details

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 FormulaC10H18O4
Molecular Weight202.247 g/mol
Exact Mass202.120514
AppearanceLight yellow transparent liquid
Assay≥99.0%
Water Content≤0.10%
Density1.0 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Boiling Point268.0 ± 0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point111.4 ± 16.9 °C
Vapour Pressure0.0 ± 0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.431
LogP1.72
Storage Condition2–8°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.