Description

3-Methoxyisobutyric Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile organic ester compound valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its structure makes it particularly useful for introducing the 3-methoxyisobutyrate moiety into more complex molecules. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific ester and ether functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its methoxy group contributes to biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor or solvent in the creation of specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Solvent: Employed as a highly volatile solvent for reactions sensitive to water or requiring specific polarity.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxyisobutyric Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	3852-11-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Methoxyisobutyrate; 3-Methoxy-2-methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Methoxy-2-methylpropanoate; 2-Methyl-3-methoxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Isobutyric Acid, 3-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester; Methyl β-Methoxyisobutyrate; 3852-11-7; Methyl 3-methoxy-2-methylpropionate
EINECS	223-357-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxyisobutyric Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure it meets the required purity and identity specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance assurance for your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Density (20°C)	1.01 - 1.05 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 160-165°C

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