1460-34-0 | 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	95%	in stock	$158.00	$111.00
1g	>95.0%(GC)(T)	in stock	$225.00	$158.00
5g	>95.0%(GC)(T)	in stock	$670.00	$469.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB65303
• Chemical Name: 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid
• CAS Number: 1460-34-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 130.1418
• MDL Number: MFCD00002582
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)C(=O)O)CC

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 128
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 3
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• XLogP3: 1.1

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Oxo-3-methylvaleric acid, also known as alpha-ketoisocaproic acid, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. This compound plays a crucial role as a building block in organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Its presence as a key intermediate offers researchers and chemists a valuable tool in creating complex molecular structures efficiently and effectively. Due to its unique structure and reactivity, 2-Oxo-3-methylvaleric acid serves as a vital component in the preparation of diverse organic molecules with specific functional groups and stereochemistries. Its versatility and synthetic utility make it a valuable asset in the hands of chemists seeking to innovate and advance their research endeavors.

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