Description

5-Methyl-3-Nitromethyl-Hexanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring both carboxylic acid and nitromethyl functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, dyes, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical research for studying nitroalkane chemistry, asymmetric synthesis, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Potential use as a monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing specific functional groups into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-3-Nitromethyl-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	181289-21-4
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO4
Molecular Weight	203.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Nitromethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid; 5-Methyl-3-(nitromethyl)hexanoic acid; Hexanoic acid, 5-methyl-3-(nitromethyl)-; 181289-21-4; 5-Methyl-3-nitromethylhexanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-3-Nitromethyl-Hexanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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