Description

Pivalic Acid Propyl Ester is a versatile organic ester derived from pivalic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a chemical intermediate and solvent in advanced synthesis and formulation processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for producing active ingredients, fragrances, and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric hindrance from the pivaloyl group is beneficial.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor or solvent in the creation of specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed as a plasticizer or reactive diluent in specialty polymer formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protecting group agent or alkylating agent in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in applications requiring a highly volatile and polar aprotic solvent for coatings, adhesives, or cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Pivalic Acid Propyl Ester
CAS No.	5129-35-1
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyl Pivalate; Propyl Trimethylacetate; Trimethylacetic Acid Propyl Ester; Pivalic Acid n-Propyl Ester; 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic Acid Propyl Ester; Neopentanoic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl 2,2-Dimethylpropanoate
EINECS	225-878-7

Quality Control

Our Pivalic Acid Propyl Ester is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your technical requirements.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.400 - 1.404
Density (20°C)	0.86 - 0.90 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 142 - 145 °C

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