Your Professional Intermediate Supplier
 

TNJONE is a professional manufacturer of pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, peptides, and intermediates with over 10 years of industry experience. We operate a GMP-compliant factory in Shaanxi, China, serving pharmaceutical, research, and healthcare applications.

Strict Quality Control

Professional QA and QC teams ensure stable purity, reliable performance, and full production traceability.

Custom Manufacturing

Advanced production and testing equipment support flexible OEM/ODM solutions for different product requirements.

Reliable Supply & Delivery

Efficient production management and professional logistics help ensure stable supply and safe global transportation.

 
 

We offer an extensive portfolio of high‑purity chemicals that serve as essential synthetic building blocks for both industrial applications and scientific research.

 

Specification

 

CAS Number

57960-84-6

Molecular Formula

C12H17NO2

Molecular Weight

207.28

IUPAC Name

Ethyl 2-(4-aminophenyl)butanoate

Synonyms

Indobufen Impurity 26; 2-(4-aminophenyl)butanoic acid ethyl ester

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Melting Point

60.3°C

Boiling Point (760 mmHg)

334.8°C

Density (25°C)

1.060 g/cm³

Solubility (25°C)

≥5 g/L in water; freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, dichloromethane

Refractive Index (n20/D)

1.534

 

Types of Intermediate

 

The Intermediate produced by our company mainly include the following types: 

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Pharmaceutical intermediate is a chemical compound produced during the multi-step synthesis of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). It serves as a molecular building block that undergoes further chemical reactions or purification to eventually become the active drug.

Chemical Intermediate

In chemistry, an intermediate is a short-lived, transient molecule formed during a multi-step reaction. It is produced in one step and consumed in a later step. Because it is entirely used up before the reaction finishes, it does not appear in the overall balanced chemical equation.

4-phenylbenzaldehyde Powder CAS 3218-36-8

 

Advantages of Intermediate
 
 
 

Building Blocks for APIs

Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are the core components responsible for the therapeutic effects of drugs. However, APIs cannot be produced directly. Instead, they are synthesized through a series of chemical reactions that require specific intermediates to build the molecular framework of the final drug.

 
 

Customizable Synthesis Routes

The pharmaceutical industry often requires tailored synthesis routes to create specific molecular structures for new medications. Chemical intermediates provide flexibility in the synthesis process, allowing pharmaceutical manufacturers to fine-tune reactions and optimize pathways to produce high-purity APIs.

 
 

Ensuring Drug Purity and Efficacy

The quality of chemical intermediates has a direct impact on the purity and efficacy of the final pharmaceutical product. Impurities in intermediates can lead to unwanted side effects, reduced potency, or even drug recalls, which can be costly and damaging to a company’s reputation.

 
 

Cost-Effective Production

In addition to their importance in drug efficacy and safety, chemical intermediates also play a significant role in controlling manufacturing costs. Pharmaceutical production is expensive due to the complexity of chemical reactions, the need for high-purity materials, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

 

 

Applications of Intermediate
 
4-phenylbenzaldehyde Powder CAS 3218-36-8
 

Antibiotics

Many antibiotics, including penicillins and cephalosporins, are produced using specific chemical intermediates that are crucial for constructing the beta-lactam ring, the core structure of these drugs.

 

Anticancer Drugs

Chemotherapy medications require the careful assembly of complex molecular structures. Intermediates allow for the precision needed to synthesize cytotoxic agents that target cancer cells effectively.

2,2-Bis(3-(3-aminobenzoylamino)-4-hydroxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane (6FDAP / HFHA) Powder CAS 220426-92-6
Fmoc-L-Lys[C20-OtBu-Glu(OtBu)-AEEA-AEEA]-OH Powder CAS 2915356-76-0
 

Cardiovascular Drugs

Drugs that regulate blood pressure, cholesterol, or heart function often rely on intermediates to ensure precise therapeutic properties and to maintain high levels of efficacy.

 

Antiviral and Antiretroviral Drugs

Intermediates are essential in the synthesis of drugs that target viral infections such as HIV, Hepatitis, or influenza, helping to develop effective treatments for viral diseases.

Di-tert-butyl Dicarbonate Powder CAS 1007089-84-0

 

Precautions for the Storage of Intermediate
 

All intermediates must be stored in a safe, secure location.


Shelves should be level, stable, and secured to the wall or another stable


Store intermediates away from direct sunlight, sources of heat, and egress pathways


Hazardous intermediates must be stored below eye level.


Do not store intermediates on the floor, window ledges, or balconies.

Ethyl 2-(4-aminophenyl)butanoate Powder CAS 57960-84-6

 

3-(Chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine Powder CAS 57960-84-6

Keep containers closed unless you are dispensing a intermediate or adding to the container.


Provide secondary containment for liquids whenever possible. Dishpans or polyethylene trays work


Don’t store intermediates in a sink or fume hood, except for certain toxic gases that are so dangerous they can only be stored in a gas cabinet or fume

 

Label containers, and be sure container is compatible with the intermediate


Use rated storage cabinets or safety cans whenever possible—required for >10 gal. of flammables.


Cold rooms, refrigerators, and freezers have additional requirements, particularly for flammables.

 

Ordering Process

 

Inquiry

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Quotation

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Communication

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Order confirming

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Deposit payment

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Production

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Testing and debugging

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Balance payment

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Packing 

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Delivery

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Customer receiving

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After service

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Packaging and Shipping

 

Packaging

Vacuum-sealed vials (1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 100 mg, 1 g) or bulk quantities

Shipping

We commonly use international express services such as DHL, FedEx, and UPS.

 

FAQ

 

Q: What are the characteristics of intermediates?

A: Intermediates are typically very short-lived and are often highly reactive. They are usually not observed in the final reaction mixture but can sometimes be detected using special instrumental techniques or inferred from the reaction products and reactants.

Q: How do you know which intermediate is most stable?

A: Step 1: Identify the types of carbocations.
Step 2: Analyze the given structures.
Step 3: Determine the stability based on alkyl groups.
Step 4: Evaluate the inductive effect.
Step 5: Compare the stability.

Q: How to tell the difference between a catalyst and an intermediate?

A: In a chemical reaction, a catalyst speeds up a reaction without being consumed, while an intermediate is formed and consumed during the reaction.

Q: How do Pharmaceutical Intermediates differ from APIs?

A: Pharmaceutical intermediates are intermediate products in the synthesis process of APIs, while APIs are the active ingredients in drugs that exert therapeutic effects.

Q: How do you identify intermediate?

A: It was produced in the first elementary step, then reacts in the second elementary step. An intermediate is a species which appears in the mechanism of a reaction, but not in the overall balanced equation. An intermediate is always formed in an early step in the mechanism and consumed in a later step.

Q: What is the stability of an intermediate?

A: The intermediate is stable only during the reaction, and can not exist outside of the reaction. More than one intermediate can be formed then used over the course of a reaction. The intermediate is less stable, thus existing at a lower energy than the activated complex.

As one of the most professional intermediate manufacturers and suppliers in China, we also support customized service. Please feel free to buy bulk high quality intermediate in stock here from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.

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