Description

Pentanoic Acid, 3,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl-2-Oxo- is a high-value, fluorinated keto acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API intermediate) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in protease inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro and keto groups impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in various reactions, including condensations and cyclizations, to introduce the 3,3-difluoro-4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid moiety into complex molecules.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with unique fluorochemical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentanoic Acid, 3,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl-2-Oxo-
CAS No.	165544-39-8
Molecular Formula	C6H8F2O3
Molecular Weight	166.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Difluoro-4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid; 4-Methyl-3,3-difluoro-2-oxopentanoic acid; 2-Oxo-3,3-difluoro-4-methylpentanoic acid; 3,3-Difluoro-4-methyl-2-oxovaleric acid; Difluoromethyl pyruvic acid derivative; DFMOPA (abbreviation); Valeric acid, 3,3-difluoro-4-methyl-2-oxo-
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Quality Control

We supply Pentanoic Acid, 3,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl-2-Oxo- in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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