Description

2-Methoxypentanoic Acid is a versatile organic acid ester derivative valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a methoxy group and a carboxylic acid functionality, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing specific molecular motifs. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to create novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific acid-ester functionalities.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor or modifier in the creation of specific ester-based flavor and aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialized polyesters and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic reactions, including esterifications, condensations, and as a protecting group strategy component.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Methoxypentanoic Acid
CAS No.	54623-61-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxypentanoic Acid; 2-Methoxyvaleric Acid; α-Methoxypentanoic Acid; 2-Methoxy-n-valeric Acid; Pentanoic acid, 2-methoxy-; 54623-61-9 (CAS); 2-Methoxyvalerate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxypentanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

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 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is a strong acid/organic solvent; handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with safety data sheet instructions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Density	Contact for details

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