Description

3,3-Dimethylpentanoic Acid is a branched-chain carboxylic acid valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a tertiary carbon adjacent to the carboxyl group, makes it particularly useful for introducing steric hindrance and modifying physical properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring branched aliphatic chains for metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its lipophilic character enhances efficacy.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Serves as a precursor for esters and other compounds that improve the performance characteristics of industrial lubricants and fuels.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty esters that contribute to unique aromatic profiles in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for introducing branching into polymers, altering their flexibility, solubility, and thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethylpentanoic Acid
CAS No.	3177-74-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylvaleric Acid; 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic Acid; NSC 66400; β,β-Dimethylvaleric Acid; 3,3-Dimethyl-n-valeric Acid; Pentanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic acid
EINECS	221-656-7

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethylpentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers, bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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