3177-74-0 | 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	93%	in stock	$103.00	$72.00
250mg	93%	in stock	$155.00	$108.00
1g	93%	in stock	$392.00	$274.00
5g	93%	in stock	$1,179.00	$825.00
10g	93%	in stock	$1,879.00	$1,316.00
25g	93%	in stock	$3,558.00	$2,491.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AF59901
• Chemical Name: 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic acid
• CAS Number: 3177-74-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 130.18486
• MDL Number: MFCD02258588
• SMILES: CCC(CC(=O)O)(C)C

Upstream Synthesis Route

3,3-Dimethylpentanoic acid, also known as neo-pentanoic acid, serves as a valuable building block in chemical synthesis. Due to its unique structure with two methyl groups on the 3rd carbon, this compound offers various applications in the production of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and polymers. In organic chemistry, 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic acid is frequently employed as a starting material for creating new compounds through functional group transformations. Its versatile nature allows for the introduction of different functional groups, enabling the synthesis of diverse molecules with specific properties and applications. This acid can also be used as a chiral auxiliary or as a precursor for the preparation of chiral compounds in asymmetric synthesis. Additionally, 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, making it a crucial component in the field of chemical synthesis.