| Product Name | Dimethyl Succinyl Succinate |
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| Synonyms / Alternate Names | Dimethyl 1,4-cyclohexanedione-2,5-dicarboxylate, DMSS, Succinylsuccinic acid dimethyl ester |
| CAS Number | 6289-46-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 98.5% |
| Melting Point | 156°C - 158°C |
Dimethyl Succinyl Succinate (DMSS) is a high-value alicyclic intermediate utilized in the dyestuff and pigment industries. It is the fundamental precursor for synthesizing high-performance Quinacridone Pigments (pigment violet 19, pigment red 122, etc.) used in premium automotive coatings, plastics, and inkjet printing inks. It also finds applications in liquid crystals, light-sensitized solar cells, and engineering plastics.
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| Chemical Synonyms | DMSS, Dimethyl succinylsuccinate, Dimethyl 1,4-cyclohexanedione-2,5-dicarboxylate, Dimethyl succinyl succinate |
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| Manufacturing Location | Kalpasthana Life Care Products, Humnabad, Bidar District, Karnataka, India - 585330 |
| Compliance & Quality | GMP-compliant state-of-the-art facility, rigorous HPLC and physical assay testing. |
| Commercial Packaging | Standard commercial HDPE bags, fibre drums, or custom container packaging. |
Quinacridone pigments are sensitive to isomeric impurities. DMSS must have high chemical purity and low content of mono-ester or succinate derivatives to prevent coloration shift in the final pigment synthesis.
We maintain regular production runs for DMSS to ensure steady supply. standard lead times are 2-3 weeks for container-level bulk order shipping from India.
Our Dimethyl Succinyl Succinate is manufactured in compliance with ISO quality standards. We perform rigorous HPLC analysis, moisture checks, and melting point validation on every batch to guarantee consistent purity of ≥98.5% for pharmaceutical and pigment manufacturing.
Comprehensive chemical specs, catalytic pathways, and quality compliance guidelines for raw materials sourcing.
Dimethyl Succinyl Succinate (DMSS) is an alicyclic ester. It is synthesized by the self-condensation (Claisen condensation) of dimethyl succinate in the presence of a strong base like sodium methoxide, followed by neutralization and crystallization. It forms a stable, white crystalline powder.
DMSS is a primary feedstock for the synthesis of Quinacridone Pigments (such as Pigment Violet 19 and Pigment Red 122), which are highly prized for their exceptional lightfastness and weather resistance in automotive paints, plastics, and printing inks. It is also utilized in liquid crystal materials and specialty plastics.
We manufacture Dimethyl Succinyl Succinate to a purity standard of >=98.5% by HPLC. Every batch is rigorously analyzed for trace organic impurities.
It is stored in cool, dry warehouses in standard 25 kg fiber drums to ensure consistent color matching in final pigment products.
Avoid dust inhalation and dermal contact. Use standard safety goggles, gloves, and protective outerwear during handling.