Description

3-Hydroxy-4-Methylvalerate is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in producing fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and advanced materials where specific stereochemistry is required. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical manufacturing need it for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for esters and other compounds used in creating specific aroma and flavor profiles.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and biodegradable plastics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in asymmetric synthesis and methodological studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: A versatile intermediate for manufacturing complex organic molecules in laboratory and industrial scales.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-4-Methylvalerate
CAS No.	5980-21-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid; 4-Methyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid; 3-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid; β-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid; (R/S)-3-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid; 5980-21-2; 3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-4-Methylvalerate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify enantiomer / Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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