Description

2,4,4-Trimethylpentanoic Acid is a branched-chain carboxylic acid known for its utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a tertiary carbon, makes it valuable for synthesizing specialized compounds where steric hindrance and specific lipophilicity are required. This product is essential for research and development chemists and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to create novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bulky, lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for producing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Employed in the manufacture of high-performance esters and additives that improve stability and reduce corrosion.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with specific solubility and thermal characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including flavors and fragrances.
• Metal Extraction & Separation: Utilized in the formulation of selective extraction agents for hydrometallurgical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,4-Trimethylpentanoic Acid
CAS No.	3302-09-8
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Isooctanoic Acid; 2,4,4-Trimethylvaleric Acid; 2,2,4-Trimethylpentanoic Acid; Isooctoic Acid; Iso-C8 Acid; 2,4,4-Trimethyl-1-pentanoic Acid; (CH3)3CCH2CH(CH3)COOH
EINECS	221-975-0

Quality Control

Our 2,4,4-Trimethylpentanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.422 - 1.426
Density (20°C)	0.900 - 0.910 g/mL

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