Description

2,2-Dimethylvaleramide is a branched-chain aliphatic amide with the CAS registry number 13146-36-6. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered amide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to metabolic stability and efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, including ligands for catalysis and monomers for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical method development and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Specialty Material Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced materials, such as polyamides or coatings with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethylvaleramide
CAS No.	13146-36-6
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO
Molecular Weight	129.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethylpentanamide; Valeramide, 2,2-dimethyl-; Pentanamide, 2,2-dimethyl-; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Each batch is controlled via modern analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are available upon request. We adhere to a quality management system to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for our global B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.