1,3-Bis((3-methyl-2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)methyl)benzol

• CAT Number: M028170
• CAS Number: 119462-56-5
• Molecular Formula: C18H16N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 324.34
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-methyl-1-[[3-[(3-methyl-2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)methyl]phenyl]methyl]pyrrole-2,5-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H16N2O4/c1-11-6-15(21)19(17(11)23)9-13-4-3-5-14(8-13)10-20-16(22)7-12(2)18(20)24/h3-8H,9-10H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: MIIBUHIQXLFJFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)N(C1=O)CC2=CC(=CC=C2)CN3C(=O)C=C(C3=O)C

1,3-Bis((3-methyl-2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)methyl)benzene(CAT: M028170) is a symmetrical compound featuring two N-methylmaleimide groups attached to a benzene ring via methylene linkers at the 1- and 3-positions. This structure combines the reactivity of maleimide moieties, known for their utility in bioconjugation and polymer cross-linking, with the stability of an aromatic benzene core. The compound is valuable in synthetic chemistry, especially for applications requiring site-specific functionalization, such as in drug delivery systems, biomolecule labeling, and polymer modification. 1,3-Bis((3-methyl-2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)methyl)benzene is often employed in research focused on materials science and biochemical conjugation, enabling advancements in the design of functionalized polymers and therapeutic agents.