Description

2,2-Diphenylpentanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a pentanoic acid backbone substituted with two phenyl groups at the alpha carbon. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in drug discovery and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring bulky, lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its diphenyl moiety can influence biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, crucial for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Monomer: Investigated as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialized polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks, including natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,2-Diphenylpentanoic Acid
CAS No.	841-32-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	254.32 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Diphenylvaleric Acid; 2,2-Diphenylvaleric Acid; Diphenylpentanoic Acid; 2,2-Diphenyl-n-valeric Acid; Pentanoic acid, 2,2-diphenyl-; Valeric acid, 2,2-diphenyl-; NSC 163044
EINECS	212-660-7

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diphenylpentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and production standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.