Description

Methyl 5-Chloro-2,2-Dimethylvalerate is a high-purity organic ester building block, specifically a chlorinated dimethyl valerate derivative. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents, leveraging its reactive chloro and ester functional groups.
• Organic Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile building block in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where specific chlorinated ester structures are required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Chloro-2,2-Dimethylvalerate
CAS No.	73441-42-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15ClO2
Molecular Weight	178.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylpentanoate; 2,2-Dimethyl-5-chlorovaleric acid methyl ester; Valeric acid, 5-chloro-2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylvalerianate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Chloro-2,2-Dimethylvalerate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic profiles (GC/HPLC). Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of GMP environments for pharmaceutical intermediates.

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, although the product is typically stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.