Description

6-(5-Carboxy-5-Methyl-Hexoxy)-2,2-Dimethyl-Hexanoic Acid is a high-purity, branched-chain dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring two carboxylic acid groups separated by a flexible ether-linked chain, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex polymers, specialty surfactants, and pharmaceutical actives. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and performance materials industries seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating prodrugs or molecules with specific pharmacokinetic profiles.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a dicarboxylic acid monomer for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and coatings with enhanced flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Used to synthesize novel anionic or non-ionic surfactants for high-performance cleaning products, emulsifiers, and dispersion agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific chelating or delivery properties.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive: Precursor for manufacturing specialty esters that act as viscosity modifiers, corrosion inhibitors, or detergent additives.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in epoxy resin systems and other thermosetting polymers to control cross-link density and final material properties.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Basis for synthesizing complexing agents used in water treatment, metal purification, and cosmetic formulations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemical research in medicinal chemistry, material science, and synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(5-Carboxy-5-Methyl-Hexoxy)-2,2-Dimethyl-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	183293-82-5
Molecular Formula	C16H30O5
Molecular Weight	302.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-6-[(5-methyl-5-carboxypentyl)oxy]hexanoic acid; 6-[(5-Carboxy-5-methylpentyl)oxy]-2,2-dimethylhexanoic acid; Hexanoic acid, 6-[(5-carboxy-5-methylpentyl)oxy]-2,2-dimethyl-; Dicarboxylic acid C16 ether; Branched C16 diether diacid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-(5-Carboxy-5-Methyl-Hexoxy)-2,2-Dimethyl-Hexanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal quality.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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