Description

3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid is a branched-chain fatty acid derivative valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring two methyl groups on the carbon chain, makes it particularly useful for introducing steric hindrance and modifying the physical properties of 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: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific steric profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its branched structure can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for esters and other compounds that contribute to complex aroma profiles in fine fragrances and flavorings.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to synthesize monomers or additives that impart specific characteristics like flexibility, hydrophobicity, or UV stability to polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in methodologies involving carboxylic acid derivatives and C-C bond formation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid
CAS No.	3302-06-5
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dimethylvaleric Acid; 3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid; DL-3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid; (±)-3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid; 3,4-Dimethyl-n-valeric Acid; NSC 66400; Pentanoic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-
EINECS	221-974-7

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results are provided with each 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 bases, strong oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.420 - 1.426
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.910 - 0.930

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