Description

3-Methylbutyl 2,2-Dichloroacetate is a specialized organic ester compound, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced synthesis. Its structure, featuring both an ester group and reactive dichloromethyl moiety, makes it a key reagent for introducing specific functional groups into target molecules. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the dichloroacetate pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a source of the dichloroacetyl group in complex organic reactions for fine chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains or cross-linking sites into polymer backbones for specialty materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylbutyl 2,2-Dichloroacetate
CAS No.	37587-83-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	199.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl 2,2-Dichloroacetate; 3-Methylbutyl Dichloroacetate; Dichloroacetic Acid 3-Methylbutyl Ester; Dichloroacetic Acid Isoamyl Ester; Isoamyl Dichloroacetate; 2,2-Dichloroacetic Acid 3-Methylbutyl Ester; Iso-Pentyl 2,2-Dichloroacetate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict in-house quality management protocols to guarantee supply reliability for your critical processes.

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 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.15 - 1.25

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